Maianthemum racemosum

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Solomons Plume (Maianthemum racemosum)
Ruscus Family

Solomons Plume gets its name from the terminal raceme of small, white, star-shaped flowers that are plume-like in form. Flowers are followed by red, speckled fruits which make the plant droop down in a graceful arch. Leaves, which are alternately arrange up the stem, superficially resemble Solomons Seal, which leads to this plants other common name, "False Solomons Seal". This is a woodland plant that typically stays attractive through the summer unless there is too much sun or drought. It will thrive in moist, rich soils, but is more tolerant of average, drier soils than many of its woodland companions. It will spread slowly through rhizomes to form small colonies. Plants look best if planted in groups. Pair with Eastern Columbine, Wild Bleeding Heart, Foam Flower, Ferns, or Woodland Phlox.

Blooms: White, 1-2 weeks, March, April
Leaves: 6", light green leaves go up the arched stem 
Height:1-3' 
Space: 2-3'
Soil: Average-Moist
Exposure: Shade-Part shade
Fauna: A variety of insects visit the flowers, fruit for bords and mammals
Seeds:  Round, fleshy, green fruits turn red when ripe
Deer Resistance: High
Zone: 3-8
Native Status: NC native, common in the Piedmont and Mountains, uncommon in the Coastal Plain
Provenance: TN& NC, seed and asexually propagated