Maianthemum
( may - ANTH - em - mum )
Maianthemum Species and Varietals
To create the genus Maianthemum as it is today, botonists brought together the two Western native plants described below under a single genus name. The best growing zones for each are described below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Maianthemum bifolium kamtschaticum (Maianthemum dilatatum) (False Lily-Of-The-Valley) This species grows best in zones A2, A3, 2-9 and 14-17 and is native from Northern California up to Alaska and over to Idaho. It is a low-growing plant, reaching just 6-8 inches tall, and spreads by underground rhizomes. It makes a great groundcover, producing white flowers on short stems in springtime. The blooms are followed by red berries in summertime. Dies to the ground in wintertime. |
Maianthemum racemosum (Smilacina racemosa) (False Solomon's Seal) This species grows best in zones 1-7 and 14-17 and is native to woodland areas in Northern California up to British Columbia and over to the Rocky Mountains. Reaches 1-3 feet tall and spreads by underground rhizomes to form large colonies. Leaves are medium-green and are hairy on the undersides. Foliage yellows in fall, and in springtime fragrant flower clusters in creamy white. In fall, blooms are followed by red berries spotted with violet. Great for naturalizing in woodland gardens. |
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Videos
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 432, Maianthemum
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