Epigaea repens
Mayflower
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Mayflower (Epigaea repens) - Description
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.
Mayflower (Epigaea repens) - Blooming
The intensely fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers require some sunlight to bloom in spring.
Mayflower (Epigaea repens) - Growth
Evergreen shrubs and subshrubs that grow prostrate. Epigaea does best with some shade. Some require a mycorrhizal relationship with a fungus and are susceptable to disturbance.
Mayflower (Epigaea repens) - Planting
Grow from nursery propagated stock, or sow ripe seed, making sure to keep warm and moist until germination occurs. Water seedlings from underneath. You can also propagate by separating rooted layers, or rooting greenwood cuttings in summer. Greenwood cuttings are taken from shoot-tips of plants, and are harder than softwood cuttings.
Mayflower (Epigaea repens) - Pest
Spider mites and whiteflies. Fungal spots are also a problem.
Mayflower (Epigaea repens) - Interesting facts
The name of these plants is generally ascribed to the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock aboard the Mayflower, and finding them abundant. However, there are only 3 known species of Epigaea
Mayflower (Epigaea repens) - Soil and irrigation
Grow in highly acid, organic, well-drained, and moist soil, like found around oak or pine. Water well in the summer as they do not tolerate drought well.
