Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley
Maianthemum trifolium
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
4"–12" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
CT, MA, ME, MI and 10 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Threeleaf false lily of the valley is a low-growing native perennial that forms spreading colonies in partial shade. It produces small white flowers in late spring followed by red berries, with distinctive three-leaflet foliage that creates attractive groundcover.
In an HOA neighborhood
Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Very informal woodland appearance
- Spreads aggressively and can look wild
- May appear weedy to conventional landscaping standards
Wildlife value
The small white flowers attract native bees and beetles during its May-June bloom period. The red berries provide food for birds and small wildlife later in the season.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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