Family: Ruscaceae
Genus: Maianthemum (may-an-the-mum) (Info)
Species: stellatum (stell-AY-tum) (Info)
Synonym:Smilacina stellata
Synonym:Convallaria stellata
Synonym:Smilacina lilacina
Synonym:Smilacina sessifolia
Synonym:Vagnera stellata
 4 vendors have this plant for sale.
3 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Blue-Green
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
This plant is resistant to deer
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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