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False lily-of-the-valley

False or wild lily of the valley is a low-growing perennial native to the Pacific Northwest. It has big glossy leaves. They are heart-shaped and grow on long stalks. The flowers are white and tiny. Each flower has four tepals, four stamens, and a two-parted ovary. The plant blooms in late spring and summer. Description from gardeningknowhow.com

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False lily-of-the-valley

False lily-of-the-valley fast facts

Scientific Name

Maianthemum dilatatum

Family

Liliaceae

Garden Type

Rain Garden Appropriate, Anywhere

Wildlife

Birds

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Filtered

Water Needs

Wet

Plant Type

Flowering, Groundcover & Grasses, Perennial

Bloom Color(s)

White

Height

0 – 2 feet

Width

0 – 1, 1 – 2 feet

Months in Bloom

May, June

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
False lily-of-the-valley

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