Maianthemum stellatum, Starry False Solomon's Seal native pink on the inner sepals

pink on the inner sepals and purple in the petals

boasts watermelon-red fruits that persist in cut flower arrangements

The traditional best time to prune would be spring following their catkins but we generally prune in summer as our dry weather helps prevent disease

Leaves with lightning bolts down the center are exciting in and of themselves

Large yellow flowers concentrate to orange toward the cup tips

Maianthemum stellatum, Starry False Solomon's Seal native pink on the inner sepalsStarry little white blooms adorn upright or arching racemes in May and June over a thick, 1 2 foot carpet of narrow leaves. The plants naturalize by rhizome if given woodland conditions to create a delicate and pretty glade. Excellent for dry shade! Mature size: 1 2 feet tall, gently spreading carpet Minimum temperature: 40 F