Feathery False Lily Of The Valley
Maianthemum racemosum
Asparagaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Perennial
Native distribution
E North America
Location
Source of plant
Bluebird Nursery Inc., Arrowhead Alpines, Horticultural Associates, Klyn Nurseries, Sunshine Farm and Gardens
Description
Stems to 90cm, downy. Leaves to 15 x 7.5cm, oblong-lanceolate or elliptic to narrowly ovate, finely acuminate, clasping or with petioles 1-4mm (lower leaves), finely pubescent beneath. Inflorescence a many-flowered, oblong to deltoid panicle to 15cm, with ascending branches; pedicels to 2mm, pubescent; tepals 1-3mm, white, sometimes tinged green; stamens longer than the tepals. Fruit green to red, sometimes mottled red or purple.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4