Maianthemum dilatatum 'Minima'

Also Known As

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

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Maianthemum dilatatum 'Minima' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Maianthemum dilatatum 'Minima'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, dwarf, heart-shaped leaves, rare, toxic, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Maianthemum dilatatum 'Minima'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf version of the Eurasian false lily of the valley, white flowers followed by red fruits it is a neat little creeper for the woodland garden. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A rhizomatous perennial from Korea and China that looks a lot like a Lily of the Valley foliage with wavy-edged ovate-heart shaped glossy leaves (generally 2 but can be more) and spikes of white scented flowers similar to Tiarellas in late spring early summer followed by red berries. In part to full shade forms beautiful carpets of foliage. Absurdly rare! Poisonous but you have to eat a lot and then the symptom is nausea.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

It's the smaller the plants, the longer the name. This rarely offered gem originates from the Japanese island of Yakushima. Grows into small mats of heart-shaped leaves and blooms in little spikes of starry, white flowers. Perfect companion for bonsai and smalll container gardens - I mean small!