Maianthemum (Smilacina) Care, How to Grow False Solomon's Seal : 2 of 30, my month of perennials

[@helenyoung3217]

Thank you for this series. So far you have looked at two plants I hadn’t ever considered planting!!

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Well, hopefully I will bring you lots of interesting plants in this series. Thanks for watching 😊

[@browncrawlers]

I love that plant and Solomon seal!! I saw them in the woods.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Wonderful woodland plants.

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Hooray, I thought it was false Solomon’s seal. I’m pretty sure I saw some growing wild in North Carolina. Very graceful plant.🌿

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Yes, the common name is false solomon's seal. Lucky you to have it growing near.

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Yes, the North Carolina wildflowers are a treat. They have some of the same varieties that I remember from West Virginia. It finally struck me that the Appalachians are named after the Alps. ⛰ Imagine that!

[@jackiekennedy6131]

Thats a gorgeous plant...will have to look out for this !

[@GardeningatDouentza]

It is commonly available, Jackie. I bet Mount Venus have it!

[@jackiekennedy6131]

Will take a look...thanks :)....I better get up and out soon or I will have a HUGE visa bill lol with all these fab plants!@@GardeningatDouentza

[@GardeningatDouentza]

@@jackiekennedy6131 😂

[@miche7032]

Beautiful ! Never seen it or heard of it. The whitish little flowers look like snow flakes. Thank you for sharing.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thanks for watching

[@Nulife23]

Thank you!!! I have this and never knew the name!

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Welcome

[@FernandaNascimentoOrchids]

She is lovely, I did not know her. Thanks.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Glad to introduce you :)

[@sheilaquinn2087]

Lovely plant, wouldn't survive in my hot, dry garden but really enjoying this series

[@GardeningatDouentza]

That's a shame but I'm glad you're enjoying the series.

[@eriesweeney]

wow that is huge!

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Yep. It's nice to have big clumps

[@JohnGlen502]

What if you want to get rid of it? A long stretch is in my backyard after no attention for 30 plus years. I am digging there are lots of connected root systems. It's the right time to put down grass seed. Do I have to get all the roots out? Or will they die out if can't get them all as the grass comes and becomes lawn?

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Sorry, I really can't advise about eradication. I would think that this is not a very persistent plant but I've never tried to remove it.

[@staceygianoplos6381]

Your beautiful clump is all leaning the same direction. How is that a accomplished? Did you have to plant them a certain way?

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Well, there is a mock orange bush directly behind it, preventing it leaning that way.

[@GreatKeny]

Does it expand as aggressively as Lily of the Valley?

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Absolutely not. Smilacina is a clump forming plant. Lily of the valley is invasive.

[@GreatKeny]

@@GardeningatDouentza Thanks. Then I will definitely plant some in the future.

[@marygorchidsmore2058]

That is a very nice perennial! Especially the fragrance make it worthwhile! I saw you put handkerchief plant photo in insta, do you have one in your garden?

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Good morning, Mary. I don't yet have the handkerchief tree in my garden but I was gifted a baby one this spring. Looking forward to it growing.