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star-flowered lily of the valley

Maianthemum stellatum

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Maianthemum
Family: Asparagaceae
Common Names: star-like false Solomon's seal, starflower

About this plant

M. stellatum is a creeping, rhizomatous perennial with narrow, pointed leaves that clasp upright stems, to about 60cm tall. Small sprays of white, star-shaped, lightly-scented flowers appear in late spring and early summer followed by berries that start off green with black stripes, turning red with black stripes then black

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, lime-free, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Shelter from cold winds. Can spread

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in autumn, or by division of rhizomes in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

GreenhousePond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years