Maianthemum stellatum Blue Dune Coniogramme The deciduous clumps are topped

The deciduous clumps are topped in spring with a superb floral display of dark purple buds

rhizomatosum

Hosta flowers are always a great source of nectar for honeybees

the rest is history

this tropical-looking gem is worth growing just for its stature and texture in the garden

Maianthemum stellatum Blue Dune Coniogramme The deciduous clumps are topped(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