Maianthemum dilatatum 'Baby Moon'

Also Known As

Maianthemum kamtschaticum 'Baby Moon'
Baby Moon False Lily of the Valley
Baby Moon Snakeberry

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Maianthemum dilatatum 'Baby Moon' plant details

Maianthemum dilatatum 'Baby Moon' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Maianthemum dilatatum 'Baby Moon'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Maianthemum dilatatum 'Baby Moon'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Unbearably cute with golden edged little round leaves this thing is much nicer than our native canadense, the taxonomy is a bit confused but I believe dilatatum is conspecific with kamtschatum which some consider part of biflorum, how can a genus of 3 or 4 species get so confused? It's also called Snakeberry and Two Leaved Soloman's Seal and the ever ubiquitus Wild Lily of the Valley. ZONE 5