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Maianthemum aff. flexuosum [JSM]

Also Known As

Maianthemum aff. flexuosum
Smilacina aff. flexuosum

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-20"
W: 12"

planting zones

8a-9b

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Maianthemum aff. flexuosum [JSM] plant details

Maianthemum aff. flexuosum [JSM] is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse, lavender and pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Maianthemum aff. flexuosum [JSM]

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse, lavender and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: pleated leaves, understory, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Maianthemum aff. flexuosum [JSM]

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

South American collection from Portland's own Josh McCullough, to 10-12" tall with crisped, folded, and otherwise velvety green leaves spreading to form small colonies with flowers, somewhat insignificant unless you are one of its pollinators. For us the beauty has been its "evergreenosity" for the last few years. Shade to semi-shade in rich moist soil. Frost hardy to 10 °F, USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

A collection by PT's own Josh McCullough from Volcan Azul in Guatemala at around 10,000'. This grows both epiphytically and terrestrially. Fab narrow pleated leaves with terminal drooping panicles of flowers backed in lavender-pink with pale faces followed by shiny red berries.