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Polygonatum stenanthum (Solomon's seal)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Polygonatum stenanthum
Other names
Solomon's seal, Polygonatum macranthum
Genus
Polygonatum Polygonatum
Species
P. stenanthum - P. stenanthum is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial with arching stems bearing large, ovate to lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and pendent, fragrant, tubular, green- and white-striped flowers in late spring and early summer followed by spherical, blue-black fruit.
Polygonatum stenanthum is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching
Toxicity
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
Flower
Striped, White, Green in Spring; White, Green, Striped in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Autumn
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 stenanthum (Solomon's seal) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Best in cool, dappled shade but easily tolerates sun or full shade. Dislikes hot summers. In ideal growing conditions will slowly spread to form colonies.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but 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)
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Botanical name
Polygonatum stenanthum
Other names
Solomon's seal, Polygonatum macranthum
Genus
Polygonatum Polygonatum
Species
P. stenanthum - P. stenanthum is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial with arching stems bearing large, ovate to lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and pendent, fragrant, tubular, green- and white-striped flowers in late spring and early summer followed by spherical, blue-black fruit.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching
Toxicity
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
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Colour
Flower
Striped, White, Green in Spring; White, Green, Striped in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Autumn
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 stenanthum (Solomon's seal) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Best in cool, dappled shade but easily tolerates sun or full shade. Dislikes hot summers. In ideal growing conditions will slowly spread to form colonies.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but 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 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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