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Also Known As
- Canada Mayflower
- False Lily of the Valley
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
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Maianthemum canadense plant details
Maianthemum canadense is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red and white fruit. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Maianthemum canadense
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: bare root shipping available, larger quantity available, spreading, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Maianthemum canadense
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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By: André-Philippe Drapeau Picard
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Gardening facts about Maianthemum canadense plant
How to Grow Maianthemum canadense
Sun Exposure
- dappled shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- white
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
See other plant types of Maianthemum for your garden
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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