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Polygonatum odoratum (Angled Solomon's seal)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
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 odoratum
Other names
Angled Solomon's seal, Angular Solomon's seal, Polygonatum vulgare
Genus
Polygonatum Polygonatum
Species
P. odoratum - P. odoratum is an herbaceous perennial with arching stems, rounded leaves and fragrant, tubular, green-tipped white flowers.
Polygonatum odoratum is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Branching, Bushy, Spreading
Toxicity
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White, Cream in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green, 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
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Where to grow
Polygonatum odoratum (Angled Solomon's seal) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in any position.
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, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Polygonatum odoratum
Other names
Angled Solomon's seal, Angular Solomon's seal, Polygonatum vulgare
Genus
Polygonatum Polygonatum
Species
P. odoratum - P. odoratum is an herbaceous perennial with arching stems, rounded leaves and fragrant, tubular, green-tipped white flowers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Branching, Bushy, Spreading
Toxicity
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White, Cream in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green, 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
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Where to grow
Polygonatum odoratum (Angled Solomon's seal) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in any position.
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, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, 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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