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False Lily-of-the-Valley

Scientific name: Maianthemum dilatatum
Taxonomy
Family:Liliaceae
Type:Groundcovers Herbaceus
Native:YES
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 8
Sun:Partial shade
Moisture:Wet
Plant Characteristics
Height:1 ft
Width:1 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:April to May
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description An attractive woodland groundcover native to the entire PNW. Spreads rapidly by creeping rootstocks to form broad mats and is capable of overwhelming more delicate plants.

  Morphology:
Each plant bears two broad heart-shaped leaves with a spiky cluster of tiny white, foamy flowers, followed by red translucent berries in summer.

  Adaptation:
Prefers moist well-drained acid soil. Disappears in winter.

  Pests:
Other than for slugs, this groundcover is considered pest free.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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