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False Lily of the Valley

Maianthemum canadense

Also called Cowslip, Canada Mayflower

AKA Unifolium canadense
Clusters of tiny star-shaped white flowers rise above the leaves
Small clusters of round berries
Fruit transitions from green to cream with maroon speckles, and finally ripening to red
Alternating glossy oval leaves
Short stem is often zigzagged
Bloom Time: May

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
10-15 cm

SPREAD:
10-15 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter and in full or dappled shade.

Additional Notes about False Lily of the Valley:

Native to Ontario

Characteristics & Attributes

Partial Sun/Shade

Partial Sun/Shade

Full Shade

Attracts Birds

Native to Ontario

Native to Ontario

Low Maintenance

Low Maintenance

Ground cover

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Slow

ATTRIBUTES:
Berries

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Naturalizing