Mitchella Repens | Facts and Information

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How exciting can you get to know that you are expecting or will be a parent for the first time?

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but as we all know, the fear and thought of giving birth scare us to death. But childbirth doesn't have to be the scariest thing globally, especially with all of the herbal medicines made available to us these days.

As protective as a new mother gets, the minute she finds out she's expecting or the first time the heartbeat is heard, it makes it all more surreal and a fantastic thing. When you are pregnant, the last thing you want to do is become sick or ill and take medication, but the squaw vine has many features that will not harm the baby or your health.

The Squaw Vine is an all-natural herbal medicine and can be used during pregnancy

It is said to speed up childbirth, make childbirth more accessible, and aid in expelling the after birth.

Squaw Vine can be taken in capsule or powder form to offer various ways of taking it.

Although the Squaw Vine has not been approved by the FDA, it has been used for hundreds of years by several different cultures, such as the Native Americans and people in China. TN Nursery has the Squaw Vine in bulk prices that can be shipped directly to your home.

TN Nursery has various herbal vines, plants, perennials, and many other plants.

Mitchella Repens, most commonly called partridgeberry, is a groundcover native to the eastern United States. It has small, round, shiny, dark green leaves that retain their color and remain on the plant year-round. In late spring to early summer it produces pretty white flowers that have a pleasant aroma. The flowers form in pairs and each flower has four petals. In late summer to fall, the flowers are replaced with bright red berries that will remain over the winter, contrasting beautifully with the dark green leaves.

Partridgeberry is a groundcover. It is only about 2 inches high, but it spreads slowly by creepers, gradually filling in an ever-expanding area. It prefers shade and can provide beautiful color all year round underneath trees and around acid-loving bushes such as azaleas and rhododendrons. It is a very environmentally friendly plant; since it is native to the eastern US, many pollinating insects flock to feed on its flowers, and native birds will benefit from the berries.

Growing zones: 3 to 9 Sunlight needs: Shade to part shade Preferred soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic soil with a lot of organic matter. Water and maintenance needs: No maintenance and average water needs. Once established, it can withstand short periods of drought.

How To Plant

Although it is possible to grow partridgeberry from seeds, the plant naturally propagates by extending stems out and growing new roots from those stems. Thus, the plant is easily transplanted by simply digging a clump of it up and re-planting it somewhere else. It can be transplanted in either spring or fall. Prepare the soil for planting by digging in a generous amount of organic matter, such as finely shredded leaves, and checking the pH is on the acidic side. After planting, keep the soil moist but not too wet while the plant establishes itself in the new location.

The main use of partridgeberry is to provide an interesting splash of color and texture in shady areas. In fact, it can be used in place of mulch around the base of trees and bushes. It is almost as maintenance-free as mulch but much prettier. It offers vibrant color year-round, and its flowers and berries are good for the environment. You can buy bareroot partridgeberry plants right now at TN Nursery. Shipping is fast nationwide.