Giant Solomon’s Seal is a large native herbaceous perennial with tall arching stems and large alternating medium green leaves with noticeable veining. Clusters of small bell-shaped white flowers dangle from the leave axils in spring are followed by blue-black fruit seeds. Best grown in part shade and rich moist well-drained soils. Solomon's Seals flower blossoms, shoots, and rhizomes are edible.
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Origins: |
East N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
3’ - 7’ |
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Spread: |
3’ - 4’ |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 7 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hosta, Giant Leopard Plant, Jacob’s Ladder
Image: Kurt Stüber [1], Polygonatum commutatum1, CC BY-SA 3.0
