Maianthemum dilatum
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BEADRUBY, FALSE LILY OF THE VALLEY
Family: Liliaceae
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Northern California, Northwest and up to Alaska.
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Hardiness: Sunset zones: 1-9, 14-17.
Mature size: Height: 8 inches (20 cm). Width: indefinate.
Flowering period: Spring.
Flowering attributes: White flower clusters just above the foliage.
Berries: Red berries in summer.
Leaf attributes: Shiny, heart shaped leaves.
Growth habit: Creeping perennial.
Light: Partial, dappled or full shade.
Soil: Humus rich, moist to wet soils.
Propagation Methods: Sow seed when ripe. | Dig runners and transplant to new areas in spring.
Rainy Side Notes
Slugs and snails may be a problem when plants are young. This native makes a great deciduous ground cover but shouldn't be planted with delicate plants as Beadruby will dominate an area.
Chipmunks and other wildlife may sometimes eat the berries. It is not eaten to a large extent by wildlife. Northwest coastal Native Americans were known to eat the berries and use the plant for medicinal purposes.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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