Shinleaf
Pyrola elliptica
Family: Ericaceae
Shinleaf grows in partial to full shade and prefers humus-rich acidic soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Shinleaf
Shinleaf growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial to full shade, soil conditions listed as Humus-rich acidic soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Shinleaf as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years.
Plant Overview
Shinleaf (Pyrola elliptica) is listed in the Ericaceae family and categorized as a herbaceous perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1685
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Shinleaf is listed for partial to full shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Humus-rich acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Partial to full shade
- Soil
- Humus-rich acidic soil
- Soil pH
- 4.5-6.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-4 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.