Canada mayflower.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial

Lumière

Full shade to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière faible

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

6 inches

Croissance

Lente

Rusticité

USDA 3 à 7

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

Keep the soil evenly damp but not soggy.

Engrais

A light layer of organic compost in spring is plenty.

Taille

Simply clear away dead foliage in late winter.

Rempotage

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

Sol

Humus rich, acidic, moist soil

pH du sol

Acidic

Température

-35 à 25°C

Humidité

50 à 80%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Perennial, long lived in suitable conditions.

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen is not considered a significant airborne allergen.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,1 à 0,2m

Envergure

0,15 à 0,3m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

red, Late summer

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

division, seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Asparagaceae

Genre

Maianthemum

Ordre

Asparagales

Classe

Liliopsida

Région d'origine

Northern and eastern North America.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, provides food for birds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, coléoptères

Utilisations

groundcover, woodland garden plant, native plant restoration

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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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