Maianthemum fuscum (Himalayan False Solomon's Seal) Syn. Smilacina fusca Distinctive Foliage nearly black purplish brown or

nearly black purplish brown or yellowish bell shaped flowers

Soil:  Average to moist

Notes:  Plant next to rocks or mixed in the sunny perennial border

Once a plant has settled in it is one of the few that readily self sow seed easily

Pseudostem is mottled green and dark purple or red and dark purple or both

Maianthemum fuscum (Himalayan False Solomon's Seal) Syn. Smilacina fusca Distinctive Foliage nearly black purplish brown orFamily: Asparagaceae Zone: 4 9 Natural Range: Himalayas Soil: Moist, humus rich, well drained Light: Part shade Height: 1' 2' Attributes: Deciduous, Arching stems with oval leaves to 6" long. Panicles of purple and greenish white flowers in late spring early summer. Fruit in late summer early fall. Notes: Interesting arching habit. In the wild Maianthemum fuscum grows at moderatly high elevations mixed among ferns. Pot Size: 4" Band Pot