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    Maianthemum purpureum

    Also Known As

    • Smilacina pallida
    • False Solomon's Seal

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Maianthemum purpureum plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Maianthemum purpureum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Maianthemum purpureum

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From creeping rhizomes rise 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.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Maianthemum purpureum plant

    How to Grow Maianthemum purpureum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • red
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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