Epigaea repens
Also Known As
- Ground Laurel
- Mayflower
- Trailing Arbutus
Plant type
shrub, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 3"-6"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Epigaea repens plant details
Epigaea repens is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Epigaea repens
- Plant type: groundcover shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epigaea repens
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: acidic and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Epigaea repens is a slow-growing, creeping, evergreen ground cover from eastern North America with clusters of white to pale pink, sweetly fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in spring. The thick, broad, oval, leathery leaves are aromatic as well. It is not easy to grow and is difficult to establish at first. Likely best in acidic, woodland soil with excellent drainage and part sun to part shade or grow in a pot with a mix of peat and pumice. It is the floral emblem of Nova Scotia and Massachusetts.
Trailing Arbutus, Eastern N. America. Creeping evergreen shrublet, large dark-green oval leaves. Moist woodland conditions, very little direct sun. Very fragrant waxy white blossoms, early. Pink form or White form.
By: The Bovees Nursery
Gardening facts about Epigaea repens plant
How to Grow Epigaea repens
Sun Exposure
- shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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