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Canada mayflower

Canada mayflower

Maianthemum canadense

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 1a – Zone 8b

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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
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1β€² tall Γ— 1–2β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asparagaceae

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

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with