Canada mayflower.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial

Luz

Full shade to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz baja

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

6 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Lento

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 7

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist to mimic its natural woodland habitat. Watch for wilting leaves, which signal that the plant needs more water or protection from drying winds. It thrives best when left undisturbed in a shady, cool corner of your garden.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly damp but not soggy.

Abonado

A light layer of organic compost in spring is plenty.

Poda

Simply clear away dead foliage in late winter.

Trasplante

Only repot if the colony becomes too crowded for its container.

Suelo

Humus rich, acidic, moist soil

pH del suelo

Acidic

Temperatura

-35 a 25°C

Humedad

50 a 80%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, long lived in suitable conditions.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered low in toxicity, though ingestion of large amounts of berries may cause mild gastrointestinal distress.

Niños

The small red berries might look tempting to children, so it is best to supervise them in areas where this plant grows.

Alérgenos por contacto

There are no significant skin irritation risks associated with this plant.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen is not considered a significant airborne allergen.

Comestibilidad

The berries are technically edible but are often considered bland and can cause stomach upset if consumed in large quantities.

Cómo identificarla

• Heart shaped leaves with parallel veins
• Small clusters of white star flowers
• Low growing habit in forest floors
• Produces small red berries in autumn

Altura

0,1 a 0,2m

Anchura

0,15 a 0,3m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

red, Late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Slugs — Slugs can chew holes in the foliage during wet spring weather.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

The foliage will die back completely in winter, so no special protection is needed for the dormant rhizomes.

En maceta

It is not well suited for containers as it prefers the stable moisture and cool soil temperatures of the forest floor.

Plant this in groups under deciduous trees to mimic its natural woodland environment.

Buenas compañeras

• White Trillium — They share similar woodland habitat requirements.
• Asarum canadense — It makes an excellent companion for groundcover layering.

Especies parecidas

• Feathery false lily of the valley — It is a larger relative with a similar growth habit.

Ciencia

Familia

Asparagaceae

Género

Maianthemum

Orden

Asparagales

Clase

Liliopsida

Distribución natural

Northern and eastern North America.

Conservación

This species is widespread and not currently of conservation concern.

It thrives in the understory of deciduous and coniferous forests where it utilizes the light before the canopy fully closes.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, provides food for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, escarabajos

Usos

groundcover, woodland garden plant, native plant restoration

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need full sun?

No, it prefers partial to full shade.

Will it grow in dry soil?

It prefers consistently moist soil and will struggle in dry conditions.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name comes from the Latin for May flower, while the species name indicates its Canadian origin.

Bueno saberlo

• It spreads slowly via underground rhizomes to form dense carpets.
• The flowers have a faint, pleasant fragrance.
• It is a common sight in northern boreal forests.
• The leaves are often mistaken for young lily of the valley.

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