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Maianthemum racemosum - Eastern form

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-38"
  • W: 24"-27"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Maianthemum racemosum - Eastern form plant details

Maianthemum racemosum - Eastern form is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Maianthemum racemosum - Eastern form

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 27 IN - wide, 18 IN - 38 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edging plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Maianthemum racemosum - Eastern form

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Midwestern form of or native Smilacina racemosa from which it seems distinct enough to merit at least status as a subspecies. (I know that Smilacina has been merged into Maianthemum but humor an old fossil) More creeping with shorter stems. Terminal poofs of white flowers.

Gardening facts about Maianthemum racemosum - Eastern form plant

How to Grow Maianthemum racemosum - Eastern form

  • Sun Exposure

    • shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

8a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-20"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-6'

Width: 2'-4'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-24"

Width: 8"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-60"

  • dappled shade - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 12"

  • dappled shade - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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