How much sun does Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley need?

Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley bloom?

Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley blooms in May and June.

Where is Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley native?

Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley (Maianthemum trifolium) is native to CT, MA, ME, MI and 10 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley attract?

Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley draws bees and beetles.

Is Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley HOA-friendly?

Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley

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Maianthemum trifolium

Last reviewed: July 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.

Common questions

How much sun does Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley need?: Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley bloom?: Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley blooms in May and June.
Where is Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley native?: Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley (Maianthemum trifolium) is native to CT, MA, ME, MI and 10 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley attract?: Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley draws bees and beetles.
Is Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley HOA-friendly?: Threeleaf False Lily Of The Valley takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

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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