Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Epigaea

Species:

Epigaea asiatica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days; sow on surface of acidic, humus-rich medium.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash