Scientific name: Polygonatum spp. & cvs
Family: LILIACEAE
Common names: “Solomon seal”
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Conditions:
Zone: 3-9
Light: Part sun – full shade, full sun + inadequate moisture = stunted growth
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Rich fertile soil high in organic matter
Moisture: Prefers even moisture but can be drought tolerant once established
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 12-36″ W 12-18″
Leaf and Stem shape: Erect or arching stems bearing glossy, elliptic leaves
Flower: Pendent, tubular or bell-shaped flowers, sometimes followed by black or red berries
Pruning: N/a
Maintenance: Zero – low, can cut them down in the fall
Landscape use: Woodland garden, under shrubs and trees, cut flower beds
Propagate: Division (not necessary for plant health)
Pests & Disease: None
♥Attracts hummingbirds
Comments: Tough plant, easy to establish, shallow rhizomes easily removed
Cultivars: P. x hybridum ~AGM winner
P. odoratum ‘Variegatum’ – Perennial of the year award winner from the Perennial Plant Association, “not impressed”, difficult to establish compared to other species
