Starry False Lily of the Valley, Starry Solomon’s Plume, Star-flowered Solomon’s Seal, Little False Solomon’s Seal

Starry False Lily of the Valley, Starry Solomon’s Plume, Star-flowered Solomon’s Seal, Little False Solomon’s Seal Smilacina stellata Part to full shade, moderately wet to dry moisture level, prefers sandy soil but adapts to a variety of soils, moderately acid to neutral pH.  1-2 feet height, blooms in spring, white flowers, spreads by rhizomes and can increase rapidly. Germination Code:  F, L Native Region:  Only occurs in Pickett and Sullivan counties Designated an “Endangered Species” in Tennessee.  A dainty perennial with star-shaped flowers.  Best grown in rich, loose, humusy soils. Especially hot, humid summers hamper growth. Can be used as a groundcover. Produces black globose fruits up to 1/4 inch in diameter, which are bitter-tart in taste but edible. flower;sun/shade;wet;clay flower;sun/shade;wet;loam flower;sun/shade;wet;sand flower;sun/shade;medium;clay flower;sun/shade;medium;loam flower;sun/shade;medium;sand flower;sun/shade;dry;clay flower;sun/shade;dry;loam flower;sun/shade;dry;sand flower;shade;wet;clay flower;shade;wet;loam flower;shade;wet;sand flower;shade;medium;clay flower;shade;medium;loam flower;shade;medium;sand flower;shade;dry;clay flower;shade;dry;loam flower;shade;dry;sand

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