— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Mayflower (Epigaea repens). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Mayflower (Epigaea repens), a low-growing subshrub native to the eastern United States and southeastern Canada, is a charming addition to gardens and landscapes. Mayflower (Latin: Epigaea repens, family Rubiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Mayflower is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Mayflower is a member of the Rubiaceae family native to ALA, CNT, DEL, WDC, FLA, and GEO. Mayflower prefers partial sun to shade and thrives in moist, light (sandy) to medium soil.
Mayflower grows best in USDA zone 3-8, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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