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Description

For this favorite wildflower with an exquisite fragrance, one must search among the fallen leaves in early spring.

Epigaea repens known as mayflower or trailing arbutus, is a low, spreading shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is found from Newfoundland to Florida, west to Kentucky and the Northwest Territories.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name mayflower,Trailing arbutus, Mayflower, Plymouth mayflower
Maximum Reachable Height 0.00 to 0.25 feet
Flower Colour White
Bloom Time May to July
Difficulty Level easy to grow

Planting and care

  • Full or partial shade.
  • Sandy and gritty, moist, acidic soils.
  • Soil pH 4.0 to 5.0.
  • Oak leaf or pine needle mulch (permanently).
  • Keep the soil that seedlings grow in moist at all times.
  • Propagate: for best results softwood cuttings should be taken towards the end of summer.

    Epigaea repens care

    Germination time: at least a month. Spacing 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm). Seed grown plants will take around three years before they bloom. Transplant seedlings grown from cuttings, or nursery/ gardening centres either at the start of spring or early in autumn.

    Sunlight Part shade to full shade
    Watering Medium
    Soil well-drained soil
    Temperature about 65F.
    Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

    Epigaea repens special feature

    An evergreen ground cover that displays interesting foliage, flowers and fruit. Plant in woodland/shade gardens, under trees and in part shade areas of border fronts and rock gardens. Also effective around small ponds. Many gardeners believe this ground cover is not appropriately aggressive for large areas and is best grown in smaller sites.

    Epigaea repens uses

    Ornamental Use:

    • The plant is used for ornamental purpose

    Medicinal Use:

    • Mayflower is rarely used medicinally, even in folk medicine, though it is a strong urinary antiseptic and is one of the most effective remedies for cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis, bladder stones and particularly acute catarrhal cystitis
    • The leaves are astringent, diuretic and tonic
    • An infusion is made from the dried leaves, or a tincture from the fresh leaves
    • A tea made from the leaves is used in the treatment of kidney disorders, stomach aches, bladder disorders etc
    • It is of special value when the urine contains blood or pus
    • Use with caution, the plant contains arbutin and, although this is an effective urinary disinfectant, it hydrolyzes to hydroquinone which is toxic
    • The leaves can be used fresh or can be harvested in the summer and dried for later use
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is another name for a Epigaea repens ?

    Epigaea repens is commonly known as mayflower ,Trailing arbutus, Mayflower, Plymouth mayflower

    How tall do Epigaea repens grow?

    On average Epigaea repens grows 0.00 to 0.25 feet

    What color are Epigaea repens ?

    A Epigaea repens plant bears flowers of color White

    When Epigaea repens blooms?

    With enough light, Epigaea repens may produce White flowers in May to July

    How hard is Epigaea repens to grow?

    A Epigaea repens is easy to grow

    How much sunlight does a Epigaea repens need?

    A Epigaea repens prefers Part shade to full shade

    How much water does a Epigaea repens need?

    A Epigaea repens prefers watering Medium

    What kind of soil does a Epigaea repens need?

    A Epigaea repens prefers well-drained soil

    What temperature does a Epigaea repens like?

    A Epigaea repens prefers about 65F.

    How often should I fertilize my Epigaea repens ?

    To encourage Epigaea repens growth, Apply any organic fertilizer

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