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Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily of the Valley (Starry False Solomon's Seal)

Deeply veined leaves showcase the clusters of star-like, white blooms. The flowers are followed by greenish-yellow berries sporting dark purple stripes. The berries will mature to a reddish-black colour with maturity.

  • »  AKA Smilacina stellatum
  • »  Clusters of tiny star-shaped pure white blooms
  • »  Light floral scent
  • »  Clustered berries are greenish-yellow with a dark purple stripe, maturing to a reddish-black
  • »  Alternating narrow deeply-veined green leaves
  • »  Foliage turns bright yellow in the fall
  • »  Bloom Time: May to July
  • »  Flower Size: 10 cm

9cm Potted
$15.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:30-50 cm
  • Spread:25-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Berries
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Maianthemum stellatum

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Maianthemum stellatum

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