Maianthemum racemosum (False Solomon's Seal) 1 gal
A prized native herbaceous perennial for part to deep shade, this is the most sun-tolerant of our Maianthemums, as it will accept dappled shade or even light sun!
The foliage is similar to (''true'') Solomon's Seal, but the flowers are very different. The huge plume of flowers at the end of the 1-3 ft. unbranched arching stems are the highlights, though the zig-zagging, alternate leaves are dramatic and lovely in any woodland landscape. The foliage withers back to the ground each fall, but returns each spring. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small whitish flowers appear at the end of the stems.
Pollinated by small native bees, flies, and beetles, these flowers are followed by small berries that move from green, through purple speckles, to translucent red.
Tolerant of most soils, but best in well-drained soils with plenty of organic matter, and tolerates drought (though might enjoy a deep watering or two in the hottest summers to prolong its presence). Note: the roots don't respond well to being disturbed.
A prized native herbaceous perennial for part to deep shade, this is the most sun-tolerant of our Maianthemums, as it will accept dappled shade or even light sun!
The foliage is similar to (''true'') Solomon's Seal, but the flowers are very different. The huge plume of flowers at the end of the 1-3 ft. unbranched arching stems are the highlights, though the zig-zagging, alternate leaves are dramatic and lovely in any woodland landscape. The foliage withers back to the ground each fall, but returns each spring. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small whitish flowers appear at the end of the stems.
Pollinated by small native bees, flies, and beetles, these flowers are followed by small berries that move from green, through purple speckles, to translucent red.
Tolerant of most soils, but best in well-drained soils with plenty of organic matter, and tolerates drought (though might enjoy a deep watering or two in the hottest summers to prolong its presence). Note: the roots don't respond well to being disturbed.
A prized native herbaceous perennial for part to deep shade, this is the most sun-tolerant of our Maianthemums, as it will accept dappled shade or even light sun!
The foliage is similar to (''true'') Solomon's Seal, but the flowers are very different. The huge plume of flowers at the end of the 1-3 ft. unbranched arching stems are the highlights, though the zig-zagging, alternate leaves are dramatic and lovely in any woodland landscape. The foliage withers back to the ground each fall, but returns each spring. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small whitish flowers appear at the end of the stems.
Pollinated by small native bees, flies, and beetles, these flowers are followed by small berries that move from green, through purple speckles, to translucent red.
Tolerant of most soils, but best in well-drained soils with plenty of organic matter, and tolerates drought (though might enjoy a deep watering or two in the hottest summers to prolong its presence). Note: the roots don't respond well to being disturbed.