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Solomon's plume

Solomon's plume

Maianthemum racemosum

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 2a – Zone 9b

A woodland perennial with arching stems bearing small white flowers in plume-like racemes, followed by attractive red berries that ripen to dark purple. It's an excellent choice for shade gardens and naturalizing in forest settings.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5β€² tall Γ— 1–1.5β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 2aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 9b

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 to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Function & Care

ediblewildlife benefit

Edible Parts

shootfruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division, root cutting