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Solomon's Plume

Smilacina Racemosa

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Overview

Solomon's plume, Smilacina racemosa, offers elegant, arched stems reaching up to 3 feet with dense racemes of creamy white flowers in late spring. A shade lover, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil, gradually forming lush colonies. Post-bloom, brilliant red berries adorn the plant, attracting wildlife. Ideal for woodland settings, it adds a delicate texture to shaded gardens with minimal maintenance, hardy in zones 3-7.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–8
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — arched stems reaching up to 3 feet with dense racemes of creamy white flowers in late spring

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asparagaceae

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Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — ground cover / perennial for full or half or shade; especially when planted en masse for a serene
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — only needing a light layer of mulch for moisture retention and winter protection; it adds a delicate texture to shaded
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — feathery backdrop to other shade-loving perennials; from late spring to early summer, it graces gardens with, image 59
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — it adds a delicate texture to shaded gardens with minimal maintenance; growing to a mature height of between, image 55
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — scientifically known as Maianthemum racemosum (previously Smilacina racemosa); its foliage transforms into a, image 56
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — Post-bloom, brilliant red berries adorn the plant, attracting wildlife; it requires minimal care once, image 53
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — Growing to a mature height of between 1.5 to 3 feet with a similar spread; it's a charming addition to, image 57
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — A shade lover, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil, gradually forming lush colonies; these starry blooms, image 52
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — arched stems reaching up to 3 feet with dense racemes of creamy white flowers in late spring; ideal for, image 51
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — pointed leaves that can reach 3 to 6 inches in length; post-bloom, brilliant red berries adorn the plant, image 58
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — Ideal for woodland settings; ground cover / perennial for full or half or shade, image 54
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — forming feathery plumes of 4 to 6 inches in length that add a light; scientifically known as Maianthemum, image 62
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — From late spring to early summer, it graces gardens with creamy-white, fragrant flowers; as a, image 60
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — These starry blooms are tightly clustered at the tips of the stems; ground cover / perennial with white, image 61
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — while its flowers give way to pea-sized berries that turn from green to ruby red; a shade lover, it thrives, image 65
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — its foliage transforms into a vibrant yellow; regular watering promotes optimal growth, especially during, image 64
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — airy texture to the planting scheme.<br><br>As autumn arrives, image 63
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — well-drained soil that retains moisture; feathery backdrop to other shade-loving perennials, image 66
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — As a low-maintenance plant; well-drained soil that retains moisture, image 67
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — only needing a light layer of mulch for moisture retention and winter protection; it adds a delicate texture, image 69
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — Regular watering promotes optimal growth, especially during prolonged dry spells; forming feathery plumes of, image 70
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — especially when planted en masse for a serene; arched stems reaching up to 3 feet with dense racemes of, image 72
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — It's a charming addition to woodland gardens; only needing a light layer of mulch for moisture retention and, image 71
Solomon's Plume (Smilacina Racemosa) — white flowers in the garden; pointed leaves that can reach 3 to 6 inches in length, image 73

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