Great Solomon's Seal, Giant Solomon's Seal Seal Flower, Polygonatum commutatum, Polygonatum canaliculatum, Polygonatum giganteum
Polygonatum biflorum (Great Solomon’s Seal) is a shade-loving, rhizomatous perennial with arching stems boasting small clusters of 3-8 nodding, tubular, yellowish green to whitish green flowers in late spring. Gracefully hanging from the leaf axils, they are followed by ornamentally attractive deep purple berries in the fall. The elegant foliage of oval to oblong, mid-green leaves, turns attractive shades of yellow in the fall. A magnificent shade-loving plant that needs space to be displayed to advantage. Outstanding on the edge of moist woodland areas.
Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Polygonatum |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height |
4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Dry Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Polygonatum |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height |
4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Dry Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Polygonatum biflorum (Great Solomon’s Seal) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Polygonatum biflorum (Great Solomon’s Seal) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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