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Solomon's Seal

Polygonatum multiflorum

A shade-tolerant perennial with arching stems and pendant bell-shaped flowers suited to woodland and shady borders.

  • 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
  • Excellent for cutting
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Moist, Average, Wet
Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
0.8 – 0.9
Mature Spread (meters)
0.4 – 0.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Yellow
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
✓
Rabbit Resistant
✓
Pollinator Friendly
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Fragrant
✓
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in dappled to full shade.  It will also tolerate a dry shady area, provided the soil has good nutrient levels. Easy-care perennial, spreading by rhizomes to form colonies.
Notes
Also referred to as Eurasian Solomon's Seal, David's Harp. Native to many parts of Europe, andinvasivein Ontario.All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Consider usingPolygonatum bifloruminstead of the non-nativeP. multiflorum.

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