Maianthemum stellatum ‘Blue Dune’
Maianthemum stellatum 'Blue Dune' is a special form with very attractive bluish green leaves.
Maianthemum stellatum is a lovely rhizomatous perennial that forms upright and slightly arching stems with lance-shaped green leaves and small, terminal clusters of star-like white flowers in spring. It is native to much of North America (including BC) except for the US southeast. ‘Blue Dune’ is a special form with very attractive bluish green leaves that makes an effective and beautiful groundcover from part sun to full shade. Plants may develop red berries by fall. Formerly known as Smilacina stellata.
Common Name: Starflower False Solomon's Seal
Family: Liliaceae (The Lily Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Shade Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries: Red
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: Yes
Native Habitat: Moist to mesic forests, streambanks, clearings and meadows.
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