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trailing arbutus
Epigaea repens
groundcover⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A low-growing native groundcover with fragrant, delicate pink or white flowers that bloom in early spring. Best suited to woodland gardens and shaded areas with acidic soil.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Function & Care
medicinalwildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
leafflower
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation