Starry False Lily Of The Valley
Maianthemum stellatum
- Native to:
- Canada, Labrador, Mexico, Prince Edward I., United States, Virgin Islands
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Maianthemum
- Species:
- Maianthemum stellatum
- USDA Symbol:
- MAST4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade,Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded woodland environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days; germination can be slow and erratic.
Pre-treatment: Rhizome cuttings of 20 cm in length are taken in late June after flowering. These cuttings are then placed in a heated vermiculite propagation bed for 1 year.
Establishment: There is an alternative protocol using seeds with cold moist stratification for 71 to 122 days, but it does not provide a germination rate. The rhizome cutting method has a 100% germination rate, hence it is preferred.
Source: npn.rngr.net
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow immediately, Either the viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience. Use repeated cycles of 20°C, then 4°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged. * hydrophilic, dried seed unlikely to germinate
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Prairie Moon Nursery (nursery and seeds)