Starry False Solomon's Seal (Smilacina stellata (Maianthemum stellatum))-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Starry False Solomon's Seal
Smilacina stellata (Maianthemum stellatum)

Starry False Solomon's Seal
Starry False Solomon's Seal
 
Features

White flowers in a cluster at the end of an arched stem; red berries.

 
 
Culture
Partial shade; consistently moist soils. 
 
Mature Height
12-30 Inches
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
White
 
 
Bloom Season
May - August
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes
Found in moist sites.