Maianthemum racemosa (syn. Smilacina racemosa), False Solomon's Seal drought-tolerant Its form is rounded and

Its form is rounded and fairly open—perfect for creating lovely dappled shade

Requires sharp drainage

it will come around just when you start to give up on it and delight you no end

somewhat tubular

Maianthemum racemosa (syn. Smilacina racemosa), False Solomon's Seal drought-tolerant Its form is rounded andOne to three foot arching stems with double rows of elliptic leaves arise from a thick mat of rhizomes. Stems terminate in a large, fragrant, frothy spike of white in early spring. Berries ripen to orange red in autumn. (True Solomon's Seal, Polygonatum spp., has pendent bell like flowers hanging beneath its arching stems.) For those of you in warmer, more humid states, be aware that zone 8 (10 F) is the upper limit for this plant to thrive. Deer will