About
A compact, perennial violet from high-altitude habitats in South America with spatula-shaped, hairy leaves in short rosettes and solitary, pale violet flowers with darker veining in spring. A specialist for a cool, well-drained alpine house or trough.
About the genus
Maianthemum are rhizomatous perennials with erect or arching stems bearing alternate leaves and small star-shaped flowers in terminal racemes or panicles, followed by red berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHerbaceous borders, cottage gardens, cutting.
Native toNorth, East and Central North America
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling 22445,sedum-chrysanthemifolium,Sedum chrysanthemifolium,,A tufted
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in light dappled or full shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide rhizomes in early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free