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Maianthemum racemosum
A graceful arching native perennial 30–80 cm tall, with alternating lance-shaped leaves and terminal plume-like clusters of small creamy-white flowers — giving it the alternate name Solomon's Plume. Red speckled berries ripen to solid red in late summer. A handsome woodland garden plant.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Boreal, Foothills woods, Zone 2
Light
Part to full shade
Bloom Time
May–July
Soil
Moist, rich, well-drained humus
Water
Moderate
Use Caution— Berries and roots cause mild GI upset in cats, dogs
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Rhizome division in spring (easiest). Seed requires 90 days warm then 60+ days cold stratification — slow.
