A LITTLE MORE LIFE
False Solomon's seal
Maianthemum racemosum
Native spring flowers feed insects, followed by berries for birds and small mammals.
MAKE IT FEEL AT HOME
A spot to thrive.
Forms colonies slowly in moist, drained soil; avoid disturbing roots and protect from hot, humid summers.
- Sunlight
- Shade
- Soil moisture
- Average moisture
- Mature size
- 2–3 ft tall · 1½–3 ft wide
- Season of interest
- Spring
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 2–8
- Garden role
- Arching foliage for woodland shade
ONE GOOD SWAP
Instead of fragrant hosta.
Hosta plantaginea
Try false solomon's seal for arching foliage for woodland shade.
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Photo credits & licenses
False Solomon's seal: Kathy Sill · CC BY 4.0
Fragrant hosta: Marcia Boyle · CC BY 4.0
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