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
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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