Streptopus amplexifolius – Watermelon Berry Live Root Clump | Shade Loving Edible Perennial Native to Alaska

Add a rare and fascinating edible native plant to your garden with Watermelon Berry (Streptopus amplexifolius). Naturally found in the cool forests and moist mountain regions of Alaska, Canada, and the Pacific Northwest, this unique perennial is prized for its unusual red berries that offer a refreshing flavor often described as a blend of watermelon and cucumber.

Watermelon Berry is a woodland species that thrives in cool, shaded environments with consistent moisture. In addition to its attractive berries, the young spring shoots are traditionally gathered by foragers as a seasonal edible. As the plant matures, it develops graceful arching stems and delicate bell-shaped flowers, making it a beautiful addition to native plant gardens, woodland landscapes, and edible forest gardens.

This listing is for one small wild-harvested root clump. Plants are shipped dormant when seasonally appropriate and may require several growing seasons to reach full maturity. Because this is a wild species, success depends greatly on providing suitable growing conditions similar to its natural habitat.

You will receive a healthy root clump similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Watermelon Berry root clump
✔️ Wild harvested plant material
✔️ Bare root division
✔️ Healthy dormant or actively growing root system
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

• Common Name: Watermelon Berry
• Botanical Name: Streptopus amplexifolius
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Growth Stage: Bare root clump
• Sun Requirements: Part shade to full shade
• Soil: Rich, moist, organic woodland soil
• Watering: High; requires consistent moisture
• Mature Height: 2–4 feet
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• USDA Zones: 3–8
• Container Friendly: Possible with experienced care

Care Tip

Plant in a cool, shaded location with rich organic soil and regular moisture. Apply mulch after planting to help retain soil moisture and moderate root temperatures, especially during summer heat.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.