Also known as Partridge Berry · 48 gardener saves
Mitchella: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Mitchella, the genus most gardeners know as partridge berry. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Mitchella varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Mitchella questions
How many types of Mitchella are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Mitchella varieties. The most popular — ranked by 48 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Mitchella grow in?
Across its varieties, Mitchella covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Mitchella bloom?
Most Mitchella varieties bloom in late spring to early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Mitchella should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Mitchella in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
