Polygonatum multiflorum

Solomon's Seal

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Common Name:

Solomon's Seal

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Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) - Description

Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's seal, David's harp, Ladder-to-heaven) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to Europe and temperate Asia. In Britain it is one of three native species of the genus, the others being P. odoratum and P. verticillatum. It is a rhizomatous perennial growing to 90 cm (35 in) tall by 25 cm (10 in) broad, with arching stems of alternate leaves, and slightly necked, pendent tubular white flowers with green tips, hanging from the undersides of the stems.

Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) - Blooming

Small, pendent, bell-shaped or tubular white flowers, beneath the leaves either singly or in clusters followed by berry-like red or black fruits.

Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) - Growth

Handsome foliage. Rhizomatous perennials with unbranched, erect or arching stems that bear linear or ovate leaves. Foliage often featherlike. Grows best in full or partial shade. Polygonatum works well in woodland gardens, mixed or herbaceous borders, or rock gardens in shady sites.

Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) - Planting

Divide rhizomes in spring. Can also propagate from the seed in fall by sowing in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness).

Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) - Pest

Slugs and sawfly larvae.

Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) - Interesting facts

Polygonatum is native to the woodlands of temperate Eurasia and North America regions. All part of Polygonatum can cause stomach upset if consumed, although some shoots and roots, when properly prepared, are edible.