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    Maianthemum dilatatum

    Also Known As

    • False Lily of the Valley

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-60"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Maianthemum dilatatum plant details

    Maianthemum dilatatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Maianthemum dilatatum

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 60 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Maianthemum dilatatum

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Maianthemum dilatatum is a beautiful and choice BC native ground cover for shade. It grows as a rhizomatous perennial that forms a lush colony of shiny heart-shaped leaves topped with short spikes of starry white flowers in spring. The resultant berries are at first greenish or greenish yellow and slowly become increasingly speckled with red through the summer turning completely red by fall. Known as false or two-leaved Solomon's seal or false lily of the valley or deer heart. Formerly known scientifically as Smilacina dilatata. Tolerant of deep shade, dry shade, and moist sites. Can spread vigorously in rich soils. Attracts bees and sometimes butterflies. Mostly deer resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Blooms: spring, white racemes/ heart shaped deciduous foliage Zone 5-9. 6"-12", PNW, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    White flowers. Green heart-shaped foliage

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Maianthemum dilatatum plant

    How to Grow Maianthemum dilatatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • dappled shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Maianthemum racemosum - Eastern form

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-38"

    Width: 24"-27"

    • shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Maianthemum racemosum - Eastern form flower by Walter Siegmund
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    Maianthemum aff. flexuosum [JSM]

    aka Maianthemum aff. flexuosum, Smilacina aff. flexuosum

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Maianthemum aff. flexuosum [JSM] foliage by peganum
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    Maianthemum oleraceum

    aka Smilacina oleracea, Smilacina oleraceum, Chinese False Solomon's Seal

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Maianthemum oleraceum flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Maianthemum stellatum

    aka Smilacina stellata, False Solomons Seal, Starry False Lily of the Valley

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-24"

    Width: 8"-18"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Maianthemum stellatum foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Maianthemum dilatatum 'Minima'

    aka Maianthemum bifolium var. kamtschaticum 'Minima', Dwarf False Lily of the Valley, Dwarf False Solomon Seal, May Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 12"

    • dappled shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Maianthemum dilatatum 'Minima' flower, foliage, form by Edelweiss Perennials
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