Maianthemum canadense (Canadian Lily of The Valley)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Maianthemum |
| Species | canadense |
| Synonyms | Formerly under Convallariaceae or Liliaceae familes. |
| Category | Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Northeast North America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - 5 |
| Height | 15 - 30 cm |
| Spread | 15 - 45 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | After leaves have yellowed in the autumn, divide the rhizomes into 5 cm pieces. Set 15 cm apart, 1 cm deep, and mulch. To propagate by seed, collect the fruits in summer, separate the pulp, and plant immediately outdoors at 1 cm deep. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
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