Quick answer: Starry false Solomon's seal (Maianthemum stellatum) is native to 19 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
Photo: John Rusk from Berkeley, CA, United States of America, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-2.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium (high drought tolerance) |
| Soil | Moist, especially sandy |
| Bloom | May-Jun |
| Height | Up to 18 in |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Starry false Solomon's seal
Where is Starry false Solomon's seal native?
Starry false Solomon's seal (Maianthemum stellatum) is native to 19 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Starry false Solomon's seal bloom?
Starry false Solomon's seal blooms May-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Starry false Solomon's seal need?
Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium (high drought tolerance). Soil: Moist, especially sandy. Mature height: Up to 18 in.
Is Starry false Solomon's seal deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Starry false Solomon's seal is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Starry false Solomon's seal?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Maianthemum stellatum by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Starry false Solomon's seal.
- Hairy beardtongue Penstemon hirsutus
- Eastern teaberry Gaultheria procumbens
- Sweet-fern Comptonia peregrina
- Lowbush blueberry Vaccinium angustifolium
- Steeplebush Spiraea tomentosa
- Highbush blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum
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