Variegatum solomon's seal
Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'
Perennial Plant of the Year 2013
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Variegatum' Solomon's seal (Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum') is a perennial for shade gardens, woodland gardens, borders, and containers. 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. Its arching stems reach 24 to 36 inches tall. Fragrant flowers appear in spring and attract bees, butterflies, and birds. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Aureola Japanese forest grass, Lenten rose, and Fringed bleeding heart.