Canada Mayflower, False Lily of the Valley, Ruby Bead, Two-Leaved Solomon's Seal, Maianthemum canadense var. interius, Maianthemum canadense var. pubescens, Unifolium canadense
Maianthemum canadense (Canada Mayflower) is a vigorous rhizomatous perennial with pairs of large, oval, wavy-edged, shiny dark green leaves, 3 in. long (8 cm), arising directly from rhizomes. In late spring to early summer, sprays of tiny, white, star-shaped flowers are held on delicate stems just above the foliage. They give way to showy, ruby red berries in late summer. Spreading by underground roots, Canada Mayflower is a magnificent ground-covering plant for woodland gardens. Do not plant it with other, less aggressive woodland wildflowers, as it would overwhelm them.
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Maianthemum |
| Common names | Canada Mayflower |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 4" - 8" (10cm - 20cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Rocky Mountains, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Kentucky, Montana, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Maianthemum |
| Common names | Canada Mayflower |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 4" - 8" (10cm - 20cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Rocky Mountains, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Kentucky, Montana, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Maianthemum canadense (Canada Mayflower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Maianthemum canadense (Canada Mayflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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