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Polygonatum multiflorum

Solomon's Seal

Clusters of dainty, white bells dangle from graceful, arching stems on this woodland plant. The flowers produce blue-black fruit in early fall.

  • »  Rhizomatous perennial with upright, arching stems
  • »  Green, ovate, leaves are arranged alternately along the stems
  • »  Bell-shaped flowers dangle at each leaf axis beneath the arching stems
  • »  Sweetly fragrant, waxy, white blooms
  • »  Round, bluish-black berries follow the flowers
  • »  Excellent for cutting
  • »  Bloom Time: Late April to May

1gal
$24.33
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:80-90 cm
  • Spread:40-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Spreading
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Polygonatum multiflorum

Native to many parts of Europe, and has naturalized throughout Ontario.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Polygonatum multiflorum

Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in dappled to full shade. It will also thrive in a moist, woodland, shade garden, and grow in a somewhat dry site so long it is shady and the soil has good nutrient levels. Easy to care for perennial, spreading by rhizomes to form large colonies.