Polygonatum stenanthum
Solomon's seal, Polygonatum macranthum
Polygonatum Polygonatum
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
Arching
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
White, Green, Striped in Spring; Green, Striped, White in Summer
Mid-green in Autumn
Sawflies , Slugs Sawflies , Slugs
Cut back to the base in late autumn.
Division
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Polygonatum stenanthum (Solomon's seal) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Polygonatum stenanthum
Solomon's seal, Polygonatum macranthum
Polygonatum Polygonatum
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.
Deciduous
Arching
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
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White, Green, Striped in Spring; Green, Striped, White in Summer
Mid-green in Autumn
Cut back to the base in late autumn.
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Polygonatum stenanthum (Solomon's seal) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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