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Canada mayflower
Maianthemum canadense
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A delicate woodland groundcover with heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers in late spring, followed by red berries that ripen to black. Excellent for shaded garden beds and naturalized areas.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 1a to Zone 8bSeasonality
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 successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Function & Care
ediblewildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruitleaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation