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6" tall x 3-6" wide. This is the famous state flower of Massachusetts, but it is native to most of the East from Canada all the way to North Florida, and loved by all woodland wildgardeners. Also called Mayflower after the famous Pilgrim ship, this sweet-scented, pastel pink beauty blooms along running stems of shiny evergreen leaves, creating the ultimate groundcover for woodland gardens. Creeping stems grow to about 16, and the when content, the plant forms lush clumps, which are a spectacle on the forest floor in spring. This wildflower is not easy to grow or rapidly spreading, but when established, it is always the pride of any woodland garden. Needs acidic woodsy soil, so its best planted under pines or oaks.
Trailing Arbutus is credited with making a very dramatic impression on early settlers in North America, especially the famous Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth, MA in 1620. Used to the exhausted fields and largely cut woodland areas of Europe, they were stunned by North Americas primeval forests, which created heavily wooded habitat, right down to the Atlantic beaches. In spring, these magnificent old growth forests burst into bloom with our now-famous host of Spring Woodland Wildflowers, unknown in Europe. The queen of all the spring woodland flowers, at least to the Pilgrims, was this lovely ground-running vine with its delicate shell-pink flowers. For this reason, the common name of Mayflower was given the newly discovered plant, and it will always hold an important place in American history.
| Associated SKUs 1EPIGG |
1FEPIG3 (Bag of 3) - Out of stock. 1EPIG3 (Bag of 3) - Out of stock. |
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| Common Name | Mayflower, Trailing Arbutus |
| Botanical Name | Epigaea repens |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Light Requirements | Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade |
| Flower Color | Pink, White |
| Mature Height | 4-6" tall |
| Estimated Mature Spread | Up to 24" wide |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Bloom Time | Mid to late spring |
| Planting Depth | Plant so that the top of the root is 1" below the soil line. |
| Ships As | Bare Root |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage | Leathery green leaves. Evergreen. |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | Yes |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Moist/Wet Soil, Acidic Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Moist/Wet, Well Draining |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Fragrant, Groundcover, Native, Evergreen |
| Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest |
| Neonicotinoid-Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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As soon as your order is placed you will receive an order confirmation email that will include your shipping information. We ship perennials and spring-planted bulbs at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennials and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Your order is scheduled to arrive at your door, fresh and ready to plant, usually within 3-5 days of leaving our warehouse, depending on your shipping address. We pack our plants to withstand up to 10 days in transit, in the event transit is delayed. We cannot guarantee arrival on a specific day. Please make sure to open your package upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
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by PowerReviewsAmerican MeadowsMayflower
(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
25%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
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Best Uses
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- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid gardener (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Accurate Instructions
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors
Comments about American Meadows Mayflower:
I have tried twice to grow these and no luck even though I went out of my way to do all that was instructed, no luck
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Dead By Summer
- Difficult To Use
- Few And Tiny Roots
- No growth
- Not Expected To Grow
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Mayflower:
As soon as I saw the cuttings, I realized that they were too poorly rooted to grow. Trailing arbutus requires a very acidic sandy soil for survival and growth. I provided these conditions in an artificial bed, but the cuttings showed no evidence of growth and were dead by summer.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Arrived In Timely Manner
- Lightweight
Cons
- Did Not Survive
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Mayflower:
I planted the Trailing Arbutus in my yard, my two sisters planted the other two plants in their yard, we are a gardening family, none of the plants survived the winter... no growth noted this Spring. We were disappointed.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Comments about American Meadows Mayflower:
they did not grow and all disappeared
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Should Bloom Next Spring
Cons
Best Uses
- Fragrance
Comments about American Meadows Mayflower:
Excellent service.
- Was this a gift?:
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Comments about American Meadows Mayflower:
Remember thes a kid running through the woods. I planted but they never grew.
- Was this a gift?:
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Comments about American Meadows Mayflower:
These grow wild in our area but are hard to find. I remember searching for them in the woods while growing up. The beautiful fragrance is a clue when you are looking for them. I did not know if it was possible to buy them and then I came across them by searchin online and found them at Great Meadows. The plants are just as they are when growing. not just sticks or twigs but full green leaves and some flowers. i was so pleased with this purchasethat I ordered moreI may even get more later. the price is very reasonable.
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
Cons
- Died Within Three Weeks
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Mayflower:
Such small plants, almost no roots. As a very experienced gardener I tried to be optimistic but all three plants died quickly.
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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Merchant response: Thank you for your feedback regarding the unsuccessful Trailing Arbutus or Mayflower. We are truly committed to our customers satisfaction and we stand behind all of our products with our 100% guarantee. As no contact information was provided with your review please contact us at your convenience and we will be more than happy to go over some resolution options with you. Happy Gardening!