Green-flower Wintergreen
Pyrola chlorantha
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, CT and 26 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Green-flower wintergreen is a low-growing woodland perennial with glossy evergreen leaves that form neat rosettes. It produces delicate white to pale green flowers on short stems during summer months, creating a refined groundcover appearance.
In an HOA neighborhood
Green-flower Wintergreen is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The flowers attract small bees and beetles during the summer blooming period. The evergreen foliage provides year-round ground-level habitat for beneficial insects.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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