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Asparagaceae
Canadian may-lily
Maianthemum canadense
Also known as False lily of the valley, Canada mayflower, Wild lily of the valley, Maianthemum bifolium f. canadense
Native Plants · Native Plant · Woodland · Groundcover · Shade Plant · North American · Wildflower · Perennial · Acidic Soil · Spring Bloomer · Wildlife Garden
Canadian may-lily is a delicate native woodland groundcover that spreads slowly to form charming colonies under deciduous trees. It prefers cool, moist, acidic soil rich in organic matter and does best in dappled or deep shade. Once established it requires minimal care, making it an excellent low-maintenance option for shaded native plant gardens.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 3 hours
- Watering
- Keep soil consistently moist; water thoroughly and avoid letting the soil dry out completely · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -20°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 6 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alberta, British Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Masachusettes, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Brunswick
- Attracts
- Bees, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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