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Ericaceae
Epigaea Repens
Epigaea repens
Perseverance and devotion.
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Epigaea
- Native to
- Eastern North America
- Bloom season
- Early Spring
- Type
- Evergreen subshrub
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Acidic, sandy, humus-rich
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- It is commonly known as trailing arbutus and is the state flower of Massachusetts.
- Pilgrims reportedly found it blooming after their harsh first winter, symbolizing hope.
- The flowers are wonderfully fragrant with a spicy-sweet scent often compared to vanilla.
- It is notoriously difficult to cultivate and transplant due to its dependence on specific soil fungi.
- Overharvesting in the 19th century led to it becoming legally protected in several U.S. states.
Color meanings
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Perseverance
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Welcome
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Budding beauty