Go Back Solomon’s Seal

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:50 PM in Uncategorized
Polygonatum commutatum
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    A classic beauty for the woodland garden. Grown mostly for its clean, soft green foliage which turns yellow in fall, Solomon’s Seal is a charming plant for the shade. Standing about 18″ tall and arching slightly at the top, the unbranched stems with large, alternate leaves support the dangling white flowers below. On quiet spring evenings, the flowers exude a subtle lily-like fragrance. The stems are beautiful in cut flower arrangements.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Solomon's Seal is a natural plant for the shady woodland garden, even tolerating heavy shade. Deep, rich, moist soil is best. Solomon's Seal is sometimes slow to establish itself, but is very long-lived and easy to maintain once it does. Divide plants in the spring or fall.

    Flower Color

    White

    Foliage Color

    Soft green

    Plant Spread

    10-20 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    18-24 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Cut flower or foliage, Woodland, Border, Container, Fragrant , Ground cover

    Bloom Time

    Late spring or early summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Light to full shade

    Growth Rate

    Slow

    Seasonal Interests

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