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Maianthemum racemosum

False solomon's seal

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Flowers
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowers	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

Botanical name: Maianthemum racemosum
Common name: False solomon's seal
Family: Convallariaceae
Plant Type: Perennial

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Key features:
Flowers

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.

How to grow Maianthemum racemosum

Plant size

40cm height

40cm spread
Aspect

North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border

Middle

Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Plant
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Plant	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Flowers
Flowers	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D