- Botanical name: Maianthemum japonicum
- Common name: False solomon's seal
- Family: Convallariaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Often known as false Solomon’s seal, plants in the Maianthemum genus are mat-forming rhizomatous perennials, bearing erect or arching stems of alternate leaves. Flowers are small and star-shaped, and are followed by pretty red berries.
Maianthemum japonicum bears arching stems of yellow-green leaves and pretty white flowers, which are followed by fleshy red-purple fruit. It’s perfect for a shady corner or woodland border, where it will form an attractive mat of ground cover.
Grow Maianthemum japonicum in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
How to grow Maianthemum japonicum
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Plant size
45cm height
45cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Partial shade, full shade
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Fruits | ||||||||||||
| Fruits |
J
Plant does not fruit in January |
F
Plant does not fruit in February |
M
Plant does not fruit in March |
A
Plant does not fruit in April |
M
Plant does not fruit in May |
J
Plant does not fruit in June |
J
Plant does fruit in July |
A
Plant does fruit in August |
S
Plant does fruit in September |
O
Plant does not fruit in October |
N
Plant does not fruit in November |
D
Plant does not fruit in December |
Maianthemum japonicum and wildlife
Maianthemum japonicum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Maianthemum japonicum poisonous?
Maianthemum japonicum has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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