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Ericaceae
Spotted pipsissewa
Chimaphila maculata
Also known as Chimaphila maculata, Spotted wintergreen, Striped prince's pine, Chimaphila maculata subsp. kochii
Native Plants · Edibles & Herbs · Woodland · Native Plant · Evergreen · Shade Loving · Ericaceae · Medicinal · Wildflower · Acidic Soil · North American Native · Ground Cover
Spotted pipsissewa is a delicate native woodland evergreen that requires cool, shaded conditions and well-drained, acidic, humus-rich soil to thrive — making it challenging to cultivate outside its natural habitat. Water every 7-10 days to maintain consistent moisture and never allow the roots to dry out. It is best suited for experienced gardeners recreating woodland or native plant gardens, and has a history of traditional medicinal use.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 3 hours
- Watering
- Water gently to keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; mimic woodland moisture conditions · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- High
- Soil
- peat
- Soil pH
- 5.5–6.5
- Temperature
- -25°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 8 in – 16 in
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Shallow
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Costa Rica, Delaware, District Of Columbia, El Salvador, Florida, France, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Masachusettes, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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