Waxflower Shinleaf
Pyrola minor
Family: Ericaceae
Waxflower Shinleaf grows in partial shade and prefers cool acidic soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Waxflower Shinleaf
Waxflower Shinleaf growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Cool acidic soil with a soil pH of 4.0-6.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Waxflower Shinleaf as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 180-300 days.
Plant Overview
Waxflower Shinleaf (Pyrola minor) is listed in the Ericaceae family and categorized as a herb 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-4710
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Waxflower Shinleaf is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Cool acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.0-6.0, and the listed hardiness range is 2-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-7
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Cool acidic soil
- Soil pH
- 4.0-6.0
- 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 180-300 days. 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
- 180-300 days
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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.