False Solomon’s Seal, Star-flowered lily-of-the-valley, Maianthemum stellatum. Photo by Linda Skeff
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False Solomon’s Seal
Star-flowered lily-of-the-valley
Maianthemum stellatum
KEY DETAILS
Plant Type
Perennial herb
Light
Part shade, shade. Grows in full shade, but flower production will be minimal.
Soil
Best grown in rich, loose, humusy, and consistently moist but well-drained soils
Size
Up to 18” tall
Bloom Time
April, May, and June
Sun Exposures per day
Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sun
Part shade: 3-4 hours of direct sun
Part Sun: 5–6 hours of direct sun
Full Sun: Receives 6+ hours of direct sun