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False Solomon's Seal, Solomon's Plume

Maianthemum racemosum

A shade-tolerant perennial with arching stems and pendant bell-shaped flowers suited to woodland and shady borders.

  • Clump forming rhizomatous perennial
  • Unbranched stems have alternate mid-green leaves
  • Leaves are broadly ovate, pointed with prominent veining
  • Flowers are followed by green berries maturing to red
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Moist, Average
Hardiness Zone
4 – 4
Mature Height (meters)
0.7 – 0.8
Mature Spread (meters)
0.4 – 0.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Yellow
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Upright
Pollinator Friendly
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Ontario Native
✓
Fragrant
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Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in dappled to full shade. Grow in fertile soils rich in organic materials.
Notes
Native to Ontario The botanical name for False Solomon's Seal, Solomon's Plume has been updated from Smilacina racemosa to Maianthemum racemosum.

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