Polygonatum 脳 hybridum
garden Solomon's seal
A perennial with slightly arching stems to 1.2m, bearing ovate leaves and small axillary clusters of nodding, tubular creamy-white flowers tipped with green, appearing in late spring, and followed by black berries
Size
Ultimate height
1鈥�1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2鈥�5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1鈥�0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Black | ||
| Autumn | Green | Black | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or North鈥揻acing or West鈥揻acing or 贰补蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets if eaten (dogs) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Polygonatum are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with erect or arching stems bearing glossy, elliptic leaves and pendent, tubular or bell-shaped flowers, sometimes followed by black or red berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, partial shade or shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring taking care not to damage young brittle shoots
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back to the base in late autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and solomon's seal sawfly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Polygonatum 脳 hybridum
garden Solomon's seal
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