Maianthemum japonicum (syn. Smilacena japonicum), Japanese False Solomon's Seal groundcover Rounded leaflets turn purple-black with

Rounded leaflets turn purple-black with beautiful contrasting green veins

Wonderfully pungent lobed leaves turn orange in the fall

This tough and tolerant plant comes to us from the entire length of the Himalayas

showy summer display of dark violet-blue flowers over a bushy clump of dark green foliage

VERY slow growing

Maianthemum japonicum (syn. Smilacena japonicum), Japanese False Solomon's Seal groundcover Rounded leaflets turn purple-black withThis is a Japanese version of our native Smilacina racemosa. Frothy panicles of starry white flowers dance above each stem, turning to red berries in fall as the foliage turns golden. Prefers mostly shade, and some summer water. Perfect for underneath big conifers here in the PNW. Mature size: 15 in T x 1 2 ft W, clump forming Minimum temperature: 20 F