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    Maianthemum oleraceum

    Also Known As

    • Smilacina oleracea
    • Smilacina oleraceum
    • Chinese False Solomon's Seal

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Maianthemum oleraceum plant details

    Maianthemum oleraceum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by purple and red fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Maianthemum oleraceum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Maianthemum oleraceum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From robust creeping rhizomes rise strong dark red arching stems of alternating long elliptic leaves, terminating in a panicle of white flowers in May to June, followed by fleshy red fruits which turn purple with age. Requires partial shade and moist well-drained soil. An outstanding and dramatic large perennial species. Also available: S. fusca and S. pallida.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Blooms: spring, white flowers, large robust rhizomes, arching stems Zone 5-9, China, part shade, moist, humus rich.

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Maianthemum oleraceum plant

    How to Grow Maianthemum oleraceum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • red
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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