solomon's seal
Polygonatum odoratum
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Gold/yellow, green, variegated, white
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Solomon's seal (Polygonatum odoratum) is a perennial for shade gardens, woodland gardens, borders, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and dry to wet, loamy or clay soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall with an arching habit and white blooms in spring and summer. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Siberian bugloss, Invincibelle Ruby smooth hydrangea, and Canada wild rye.
Native range
Asia and Europe.