False Starry Lily of the Valley (Maianthemum stellatum), also known as False Solomon's Seal or Star Flower, is a graceful Utah native woodland perennial that brings elegance and texture to shady gardens. Arching stems lined with soft green leaves are topped in late spring with clusters of delicate white star-shaped flowers, followed by attractive speckled berries that provide seasonal interest and food for birds. Thriving in part shade to full shade and adapting well to moist, well-drained soils, this hardy native slowly forms beautiful colonies that help create a natural woodland feel. Its refined appearance pairs wonderfully with ferns, columbines, and native sedges, making it an excellent choice for a groundcover in tricky shady areas in the Utah landscape. 
Photo Credit: Agnieszka Kwiecień