Solomon's Seal Plant: Polygonatum

Solomon's Seal Plant is a graceful woodland perennial known for its arching stems, dangling pairs of bell-shaped flowers, and distinctive, alternate leaves, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens. They offer a range of benefits when incorporated into landscaping projects, contributing to outdoor spaces' natural charm, versatility, and ecological value. With its distinctive arching stems, elegant foliage, and adaptability, this flower brings unique qualities that enhance various aspects of landscape design.

Also known as Polygonatum biflorum, is an herbaceous perennial with three distinct color stages: greenish-white, blue, and gold. Its green leaves comprise most of its total size.

The Solomon's Seal Plant Color Stages

When this perennial initially springs to life each May, it has small, greenish-white flowers. Thanks to its arching stems, each flower hangs down. Later in the summer, blueberries appear. Finally, once it's autumn, the leaves turn a spectacular gold. Although the entire flower is beautiful, the flowering stage is revered and has recently become a favorite in the floral world.

This Solomon's Seal Plant's Growth

It can reach up to four feet tall, which provides collectors with plenty of its dainty, greenish-white flowers. Due to their uniqueness, these specialty cut flowers are always in high demand. Whether you enjoy brightening up your home occasionally or regularly, you can't go wrong with this flower!

This Stunning Perennials Uses

Although it grows naturally in forests, it is also explicitly planted for the floral industry. These perennials and their unusual appearance have quickly become highly desired. They've been used in various floral arrangements, including unique wedding bouquets. Between their stunning appearance and fragrant scent, which mimics lilacs, this flower deserves your attention!

What does the name of these flowers symbolize? Unfortunately, there is no conclusive answer. However, one theory is that the flat, round stalk scars on its rhizomes were once believed to look like the ancient symbol of King Solomon. Nowadays, people are typically drawn to its dangling, greenish-white flowers and graceful arching stems. As a bonus, they can add an unusual structural appearance to any shade garden.

 It also has just the look you need if you're planning to build a shade garden. Either way, this perennial won't soon be forgotten!

Does It Like Sun Or Shade

This flower prefers an area of partial to full shade, so the best location for it would be a woodland garden or shaded areas of your backyard.

Where does it grow best?

It thrives well in areas with slightly moist, well-drained garden soils with organic matter. It thrives well in woodland gardens.

What kind of fertilizer is best for it

It grows best with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Adding a thin layer of compost or well-rotted manure in early spring can also supply it with the nutrients that should support its vigorous growth.

Does it multiply

It repopulates through rhizomes. It will germinate and grow into clusters, which are very easy to transfer and extend around your yard.

What Grows Well With It

Solomon's seals are ideal for planting with other shade-loving flowers like ferns, hostas, and astilbes. It also works well with the spring bells such as trilliums and violets, making the woodland garden very beautiful.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Spring

Bloom/Foliage Color

White

Height at Maturity

Over 12"

Care

Solomon's Seal thrives in well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Mulch near the plant to maintain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune dead or damaged stems in early spring to encourage new growth. Watch for nuisances like spider mites and treat them as needed.

Plant Reproduction

Solomon's Seal Plant spreads slowly by creeping underground stems called rhizomes.

Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed. 

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