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Maianthemum racemosum subsp. amplexicaule 'Emily Moody' (False spikenard 'Emily Moody')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Maianthemum racemosum subsp. amplexicaule 'Emily Moody'
Other names
False spikenard 'Emily Moody', American spikenard 'Emily Moody', Smilacina racemosa 'Emily Moody', Smilacina racemosa subsp. amplexicaule 'Emily Moody', Treacleberry 'Emily Moody', False Solomon's seal 'Emily Moody', Western Solomon's seal 'Emily Moody'
Genus
Maianthemum Maianthemum
Variety or Cultivar
'Emily Moody' _ 'Emily Moody' is a compact, clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial with arching stems bearing narrowly ovate, pointed, veined, mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn and, in spring, terminal panicles of small, fragrant, fluffy, white flowers followed by cream fruit that ripens bright red.
Maianthemum racemosum subsp. amplexicaule 'Emily Moody' is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Maianthemum racemosum subsp. amplexicaule 'Emily Moody' (False spikenard 'Emily Moody') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, lime-free (alkaline), moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Maianthemum racemosum subsp. amplexicaule 'Emily Moody'
Other names
False spikenard 'Emily Moody', American spikenard 'Emily Moody', Smilacina racemosa 'Emily Moody', Smilacina racemosa subsp. amplexicaule 'Emily Moody', Treacleberry 'Emily Moody', False Solomon's seal 'Emily Moody', Western Solomon's seal 'Emily Moody'
Genus
Maianthemum Maianthemum
Variety or Cultivar
'Emily Moody' _ 'Emily Moody' is a compact, clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial with arching stems bearing narrowly ovate, pointed, veined, mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn and, in spring, terminal panicles of small, fragrant, fluffy, white flowers followed by cream fruit that ripens bright red.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Maianthemum racemosum subsp. amplexicaule 'Emily Moody' (False spikenard 'Emily Moody') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, lime-free (alkaline), moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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Maianthemum racemosum subsp. amplexicaule 'Emily Moody' (False spikenard 'Emily Moody')
Maianthemum racemosum subsp. amplexicaule 'Emily Moody' (False spikenard 'Emily Moody')
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