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Maianthemum oleraceum | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Maianthemum oleraceum

Maianthemum oleraceum

Genus: Maianthemum
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with arching, dark purple stems bearing glossy, alternate leaves to 20cm long. In early and mid summer it produces plumes of tiny, bell-shaped white (sometimes light purple) flowers; these are followed by red berries

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in light dappled or full shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide rhizomes in early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years