| Description: The name is compounded from the Latin Maius (May) and the Greek anthemum (a flower). Where happy it will form a ground cover of exquisite beauty. Like many spring ephemerals, it will disappear by late summer, making it easier to compete with tree roots for soil moisture and nutrients. |
| Propagation: Seed or divisions |
| Initial bloom (month and week): May W1 |
| Garden name: Shady Woodland Garden |
| Color of flower: White |
| Height: 3-4″ |
| Spread: 4″ |
| Family: Asparagaceae |
| Soil type: Acidic woodland soil |
| Soil moisture: Moist |
| Light: Shade |
| Zone: 2-7 |