- Botanical name: Maianthemum laxiflorum
- Family: Convallariaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Maianthemum laxiflorum
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 laxiflorum bears deciduous, thick leaves on long stems, and long inflorescences of fluffy white flowers. For best results grow in a sheltered site in a moisture retentive soil in part shade, and protect the rhizomes from freezing in winter.
How to grow Maianthemum laxiflorum
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Plant size
40cm height
40cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade, full shade
- Shade type: Damp
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| 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 not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not 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 not 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 |
Maianthemum laxiflorum and wildlife
Maianthemum laxiflorum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Maianthemum laxiflorum poisonous?
Maianthemum laxiflorum 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
