ELSHOLTZIA, Labiatae. A shrub with dense spikes of flowers 
of a difficult lilac-purple color borne in profusion on wood of 
the current season’s growth. It should be cut almost to the 
ground each spring. Thrives in full sun [6E]. 
E. Stauntoni. N. China (Au.-S.). 
ENKIANTHUS, Ericaceae. Upright and rounded shrubs with 
small bell-shaped flowers and brilliant autumn foliage. Excel¬ 
lent in full sun or in the partially shaded shrub border, they 
appreciate a rather moist, well drained soil rich in leafmold or 
peat [5E, nursery]. 
E. campanulatus. Japan (My.). 
E. c. Palibinii. 
E. cernuus rubens.* 
E. perulatus. Japan (My.). 
EPHEDRA, Ephedraceae. Low shrubs of odd appearance with 
green stems, similar to those of the brooms [8E, 5E, nursery]. 
E. alata. Arabia. 
E. distachya. S. Eu., N.E. Asia. 
E. d. Helvetica. 
EPIGAEA, Ericaceae. A creeping broad-leaved evergreen with 
pale pink, delightfully scented flowers. Adapted to acid soil and 
partial shade, but difficult to establish in the garden [5E]. 
E. repens. Mayflower, Trailing Arbutus; Newf. to Fla. and Ky. (Ap.- 
My.). 
ERICA, Ericaceae. Heath. Low evergreen shrubs that produce 
their best effect when planted in masses. They appreciate acid 
soil rich in humus and full exposure to sun [5E]. 
* E. cernuus is native in Japan. 
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