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Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's seal)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Polygonatum multiflorum
Other names
Solomon's seal
Genus
Polygonatum Polygonatum
Species
P. multiflorum - P. multiflorum is an herbaceous perennial with arching stems and bright-green, elliptic leaves. In early summer, it bears white, bell-shaped flowers that are suspended beneath its leaves.
Polygonatum multiflorum is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Sawflies , Slugs Sawflies , Slugs
General care
Pruning
Cut back to the base in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's seal) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or semi-shade. Drought tolerant.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Polygonatum multiflorum
Other names
Solomon's seal
Genus
Polygonatum Polygonatum
Species
P. multiflorum - P. multiflorum is an herbaceous perennial with arching stems and bright-green, elliptic leaves. In early summer, it bears white, bell-shaped flowers that are suspended beneath its leaves.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back to the base in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's seal) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or semi-shade. Drought tolerant.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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