Maianthemum Species, False Lily of the Valley, Snake Berry, Two-Leaf False Solomon's Seal

Maianthemumdilatatum

Genus
Maianthemum (may-an-the-mum)
Species
dilatatum (dil-uh-TAY-tum)
Synonym
Maianthemum bifolium var. dilatatum
Maianthemum kamtschaticum
Unifolium dilatatum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Francisco, California

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Grants Pass, Oregon

Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Artondale, Washington

Bellingham, Washington

Stanwood, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Bellingham, WA | June 2012 | negative

No, No, No!! I planted this into my garden, and it was ever-so-lovely for a few years. Then I noticed that it had overwhelmed and kille...Read More

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Cedarhome, WA (Zone 8b) | November 2009 | positive

This is a native plant in the Pacific NW. Whenever I bring forest dirt in to my flower beds, I get some of these. They make a nice grou...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | July 2003 | neutral

A pretty plant in bloom, with spikes of white flowers rising above glossy, clean leaves. But it's invasive and care should be taken when...Read More

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