About this Product
Wintergreen herb seeds (perennial):
Wintergreen goes by many names. It is a popular herb with many uses and is also considered a decorative ornamental. Wintergreen is a relative of the cranberry but with a much different flavor profile. Wintergreen produces juicy berries that taste like mild peppermint. The leaves are more sought after than the fruit, however. The leaves are steamed and the vapor is collected to make wintergreen oil.
Wintergreen has been used in candies, gums, toothpaste, mouthwashes, and even Pepto-Bismol. It's not used only for its delicious flavor but for many of the health benefits and remedies it provides.
Wintergreen is best grown in containers or smaller beds. Like peppermint, it can be invasive so you will want to control it with a partition or container. It can be used as an ornamental and also acts as an effective ground cover. These need shade to partial sun. These grow low on the ground and the leaves will turn a stunning red/bronze in winter. Like cranberries, these will need an acidic soil with a ph level of 5 or lower. This can be achieved by adding peat moss or sphagnum moss. The soil must be well draining as well, you can do this by adding vermiculite or sand. These are perennial and will return every year.
Blue Pumpkin Seed Co.
Colorado Springs, CO
Meet the Maker
Welcome to Blue Pumpkin Seed Co.! My lifelong love of gardening, especially pumpkins, led me to create this company.
We started as a small family business on Etsy in 2020, sharing our passion for heirloom seeds. Over time, I took charge to ensure this labor of love would flourish. I'm thrilled to now offer you a carefully curated selection of seeds directly.
The wonder of watching a seed grow continues to inspire me. As a fellow gardener, I share the same excitement and joy for gardening as our customers do.
