Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens); Gaultheria procumbens is also called wintergreen. It is a species of Gaulttheria native to northeastern North America, from western Newfoundland to southeastern Manitoba and southern Alabama. typically 10-15 cm. small reaching height, grows slowly. It has a distinct smell of wintergreen oil. It grows well in sunny weather. It can be grown for decorative purposes in gardens and pots.