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Maianthemum japonicum
Also Known As
- Smilacina japonica
- False Solomon's Seal
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Maianthemum japonicum plant details
Maianthemum japonicum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by 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 japonicum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Maianthemum japonicum
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Maianthemum japonicum
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
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-38"
Width: 24"-27"
- shade
- even moisture - regular
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
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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
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
aka False Lily of the Valley
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-60"
- dappled shade - shade
- even moisture
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