Maianthemum – May Lily – False Lily-of-the-valley – Two-leafed Solomon\u2019s Seal –<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are 3 species of creeping, rhizomatous perennial in this genus. They occur in woodland in the Northern Hemisphere. They are grown for their dense, terminal racemes of tiny, fluffy, star shaped, 4 petaled white flowers, followed by red berries (which can be their showy feature), and for their alternate, heart shaped leaves, borne on upright stems. May lilies are useful as a groundcover in a wild or woodland garden.<\/p>\n

Grow in humus rich, leafy moist but well drained, neutral to acidic soil in light dappled or deep shade. Can become invasive. Divide in spring.<\/p>\n

Prone to rust, leaf spot, <\/em>and snails and slugs.<\/em><\/p>\n

M.<\/strong> bifolium <\/strong>– This is the most commonly grown species. It is a spreading perennial found from Western Europe to Japan and grows 6″ tall with an indefinite spread. It produces 2 broadly heart shaped, thin, glossy, bright green leaves, to 3″ across to a stem. In early summer it bears slender racemes of 8-20 white flowers, followed by small, spherical berries.<\/p>\n

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