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Maianthemum racemosum

feathery false Solomon's seal (Smilacina racemosa)

False Solomon's seal is a beautiful, well-behaved alternative to the more agressive Solomon's seal; this plant thrives in rich woodland soils, bearing terminal panicles of fuzzy white flowers that give way to striking red berries. A must for any woodland garden!

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Height: 1-3 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Fruit
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
Tolerance
• Urban Environment
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Edible
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Specimen
• Rain Garden
• Massing
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red Fruit


North American Distribution


feathery false Solomon's seal - Maianthemum racemosum from Native Plant Trust
feathery false Solomon's seal - Maianthemum racemosum from Native Plant Trust
feathery false Solomon's seal - Maianthemum racemosum from Native Plant Trust
feathery false Solomon's seal - Maianthemum racemosum from Native Plant Trust
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