A wonderful, low, pretty, native groundcover that grows in shady sites in moist, acid soil usually with a good amount of organic matter. I've seen it here and there in spots in the woods of eastern Pennsylvania.

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Partridge berry occurs in the eastern half of the US & Canada. It grows in acid soil such as under Oak trees. It prefers moisture but grows under a wide variety of soils & conditions.
It's flowers are produced in pairs. The ovaries of the twin flowers join so that each pair of flowers forms one berry. There are 2 bright red spots on each berry which are the result of the twin flowers. The fruits are a small 1/2" or less drupe & they contain 8 seeds. Fruit ripens July through October & can persist through the winter. The fruit is eaten by Ruffed Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Quail, and Wild turkey as well as white footed mice, skunks, & foxes. White tailed deer like to eat the foliage.
The stems of Partridgeberry root when they come in contact with the soil. So layering is likely the best method of propagation.
This pretty, dainty plant would look lovely in a hanging basket.

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I'm using this plant in a modified glass bowl terriarium. Its small leaf size and prostrate habit work well in that application. It also flowers and produces red berries. The berries are edible but rather tasteless with a faint wintergreen flavor.

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