Maianthemum stellatum Blue Dune Phlox North American native perennial whose

North American native perennial whose native range includes 41 of the 50 states

This multi-tasking plant can also be used to treat headaches

The 5" long green leaves emerge on bright red stems and begin to unfurl just as the huge butter-yellow flowers are finishing

'Gold Regal' hybrid makes a striking 4' wide clump of long chartreuse-golden leaves that are at their brightest in early spring

Maianthemum stellatum Blue Dune Phlox North American native perennial whose(syn: Smilacina stellata) Maianthemum 'Blue Dune' is a 2008 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of an amazing, heat tolerant form of the native deciduous groundcover. I'm fascinated why this isn't more widely cultivated, considering that it's native to all of the continental US except the southeastern "gang of 8 states," from NC across to Texas. Maianthemum stellatum makes a tough groundcover with 20" stems arising from the underground rhizomes. Each