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May Lily

May Lily

Maianthemum bifolium

perennial part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 8b

A delicate woodland groundcover with pairs of broad leaves and tiny white star-shaped flowers followed by red berries that turn dark blue-black. It spreads slowly via rhizomes and is ideal for shaded forest gardens.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native Range

Northern Europe and Asia

Function & Care

wildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division