false solomon's seal
Maianthemum henryi
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size1.5 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White to pale yellow
Notes
False Solomon's seal (Maianthemum henryi) is a perennial for shade gardens, woodland borders, and fragrant plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It grows 18 to 36 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches. White to pale yellow flowers open in mid to late spring and are fragrant.
Pairs well with Lady fern, Spiderwort, and Miscanthus.
Native range
China, Myanmar, Tibet, and Vietnam.