Solomon’s Seal is a native herbaceous perennial with an upright arching habit and large alternating leaves with noticeable veining that turn an attractive yellow in fall. 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. While the berries are poisonous, the roots and young shoots are edible after boiling.
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Origins: |
East N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1’ - 3’ |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 7 |
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Culture: |
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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: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Polygonatum biflorum kz01, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Eric Hunt, Polygonatum biflorum Arkansas, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) sonnia hill, Polygonatum biflorum (2021), CC BY 2.0