Starry False Solomon's Seal

Maianthemum stellatum This lush perennial emerges each spring with delicate bluish-green leaves on arching stems. In May and June, it flaunts dainty star shaped white flowers that alternate along the stem and mature into dark fruits that are eaten by wildlife in the fall.  Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous, perennial, herbaceous plant  Size at maturity: 8-12" tall, spreads laterally by rhizomes Light requirements: full shade, part-sun/part-shade Moisture requirements: moist soil Bloom time: April - August (May - June in the Portland Metro area) Growth rate/ease: medium growth rate, easy to grow  Wildlife support: flowers attract and support bees, other insect pollinators; overall plant attracts and supports beneficial and pest eating insects, birds and small mammals  Native habitat/range: common in creek banks, mesic meadows, woods, swamps, from sea level up to 2300m, from south western Canada all the way to northwestern Mexico. Portland Plant List - yes. Special fea