Maianthemum consists of rhizomatous perennial plants characterized by upright or arching stems. These plants feature alternate leaves and produce small, star-shaped flowers organized in terminal racemes or panicles, which are succeeded by red berries.

Maianthemum

Maianthemum 'Mullerthal'

Maianthemum aff. flexuosum

Maianthemum aff. japonicum

Maianthemum aff. salvinii

Maianthemum aff. scilloideum

Maianthemum amoenum

Maianthemum atropurpureum

Maianthemum bicolor

Maianthemum bifolium is a low-growing herbaceous perennial, reaching heights of 15 to 20 cm. Its leaves are glossy, dark green, and shaped like hearts or ovals, measuring about 8 cm wide. In late spring, it produces creamy-white flowers, which give way to small, round fruits that begin as pale green and mature to red.

Maianthemum bifolium

Maianthemum bifolium British form

Maianthemum bifolium from Yakushima, Japan

Maianthemum bifolium subsp. kamtschaticum is a herbaceous perennial that typically reaches heights of up to 40 cm. It features spreading rhizomes and large, heart-shaped leaves that are thin and have a glossy green finish. In early summer, the plant produces clusters of creamy white flowers, which are succeeded by small, round berries that start off mottled green and eventually turn red as they ripen.

Maianthemum bifolium subsp. kamtschaticum

Maianthemum bifolium subsp. kamtschaticum 'Baby Moon' (v)

Maianthemum bifolium subsp. kamtschaticum 'Shunrai'

Maianthemum bifolium subsp. kamtschaticum 'Variegatum' (v)

Maianthemum bifolium subsp. kamtschaticum var. pumilum

Maianthemum canadense is a perennial plant that reaches a height of up to 25 cm. It features shiny, dark green leaves that are ovate in shape, measuring up to 5 cm long, which emerge on short stalks from the rhizome. During late spring to early summer, this species produces clusters of small, white flowers that resemble stars. These blooms are succeeded by berries that start off green with mottled patterns and gradually turn red as they ripen. This plant thrives in woodland gardens or shaded borders.

Maianthemum canadense

Maianthemum canadense 'Mullerthal'

Maianthemum comaltepecense

Maianthemum dahuricum

Maianthemum dulongense

Maianthemum dulongense var. coriaceum

Maianthemum flexuosum

Maianthemum formosanum

Maianthemum forrestii

Maianthemum fuscum

Maianthemum fuscum 'Shirui Giant'

Maianthemum fuscum 'Tangkhul Giant'

Maianthemum fuscum var. cordatum

Maianthemum gigas

Maianthemum gigas var. crassipes

Maianthemum gigas var. gigas

Maianthemum ginfushanicum

Maianthemum gongshanense

Maianthemum henryi is a clump-forming perennial characterized by its short-stalked, oval leaves that can reach lengths of up to 20 cm. This plant features arching clusters of dangling, tubular flowers that transition from green to cream. After flowering, it produces berries that eventually turn red as they ripen.

Maianthemum henryi

Maianthemum japonicum is a herbaceous perennial that features a creeping rhizome and stems that arch gracefully to approximately 50 cm in height. Its leaves are oval and pleated, providing a textured appearance. In the spring, it produces airy clusters of small, cream-colored, star-shaped flowers, which are succeeded by fleshy red berries.

Maianthemum japonicum

Maianthemum japonicum 'Ki-shiro-fukurin-fu' (v)

Maianthemum kamtschaticum

Maianthemum lichiangense

Maianthemum oleraceum is a perennial plant that grows in clumps and spreads through rhizomes. It features arching stems that are dark purple in color and supports glossy, alternate leaves that can reach lengths of up to 20 cm. During early to mid-summer, it produces clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers that are typically white, though they may occasionally exhibit a light purple hue. These flowers are succeeded by red berries.

Maianthemum oleraceum

Maianthemum oleraceum purple-flowered

Maianthemum paniculatum

Maianthemum paniculatum purple-flowered

Maianthemum pendent, from Guatemala

Maianthemum purpureum

Maianthemum racemosum is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 75 cm tall. It features arching stems adorned with broad, elliptical leaves. At the top, it produces fluffy clusters of fragrant creamy-white flowers, which may give way to reddish berries later in the season. In the fall, the foliage exhibits a yellow hue.

Maianthemum racemosum

Maianthemum racemosum 'Major' is a perennial that forms clumps and features rhizomes, reaching heights of up to 1.1 meters. Its stems can be upright or arching and are adorned with alternate leaves that exhibit prominent venation. In late spring, the plant produces conical clusters of small white flowers that resemble stars, emerging at the tips of the stems. These blossoms give way to pink-spotted berries that eventually mature to a red hue.

Maianthemum racemosum 'Major'

Maianthemum racemosum 'Wisley Spangles'

Maianthemum racemosum dwarf

Maianthemum racemosum subsp. amplexicaule

Maianthemum racemosum subsp. amplexicaule 'Emily Moody'

Maianthemum racemosum subsp. racemosum

Maianthemum salvinii

Maianthemum scilloideum

Maianthemum scilloideum var. roseum

Maianthemum stellatum is a low-growing perennial that spreads through rhizomes, featuring slender, pointed leaves that embrace its upright stems, reaching heights of approximately 60 cm. In late spring and early summer, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers that emit a subtle fragrance. After flowering, the plant develops berries that begin as green with black stripes, transition to red with black stripes, and ultimately mature to black.

Maianthemum stellatum

Maianthemum stellatum 'San Luis'

Maianthemum stenolobum

Maianthemum szechuanicum

Maianthemum tatsienense is a herbaceous perennial characterized by its creeping rhizomatous root system and smooth, arching stems that can reach approximately 70 cm in height. The plant produces oval, pleated leaves that provide a lush backdrop. In late spring and early summer, it showcases clusters of small, yellowish-green, star-like flowers, which are eventually succeeded by fleshy, orange fruits.