Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Known as false Solomon’s seal, due to its similar habit and leaf shape, Maianthemum racemosum is a clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial, bearing arching stems of large, alternate leaves. The white flowers are borne in huge plumes, and are followed by pretty green berries, which develop red mottling with age and eventually become fully red in autumn.

For best results grow Maianthemum racemosum in moist but well-drained soil in part shade. It's ideal for naturalising in shady borders, or under trees and shrubs.

Plant calendar

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Maianthemum and wildlife

Maianthemum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Maianthemum poisonous?

Maianthemum has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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