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Maianthemum canadense

False Lily of the Valley (Cowslip, Canada Mayflower)

A ground cover with glossy, green leaves which are ovate and heart-shaped at their base. Clusters of small, white flowers, are followed by tiny, red berries.

  • »  AKA Unifolium canadense
  • »  Clusters of tiny star-shaped white flowers rise above the leaves
  • »  Small clusters of round berries
  • »  Fruit transitions from green to cream with maroon speckles, and finally ripening to red
  • »  Alternating glossy oval leaves
  • »  Short stem is often zigzagged
  • »  Bloom Time: May

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:10-15 cm
  • Spread:10-15 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Berries
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Maianthemum canadense

Native to Ontario 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Maianthemum canadense

Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter and in full or dappled shade.