False Solomon’s Seal

Maianthemum racemosum

a tapering spike of small white star-like flowers

Plant Description

A woodland perennial with arching stems that have two rows of oval leaves with a cluster of many small, white, feathery flowers at each branch’s end. Berries turn pinkish red in autumn. Also known as Smilacina racemosa.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Bluffs Forest openings Forest understories Gardens Little Habitats Residential yards Woodlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist Nutrient rich soil
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms July Blooms June Blooms May Flowering Flowers white Good for shady woodland garden Good groundcover Herbaceous Perennial Produces berries Produces fruit Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full shade Part shade
Mature Height	1.6-3'