Botanical Name: Polygonatum biflorum
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Common Name: Small Solomon's Seal  
Plant photo of: Polygonatum biflorum
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Wildflower

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Blue

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Native Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by:
Photographer: Linda Engstrom

  • Description

  • Notes

This polygonatum willl reach a height of 1-3' to produce long, tiny , psle yellow bells, which hang in pairs in the axils of the leaves on arching stems. In the fall, an array of dark blue berries (which are flushed with white) will be visible. The plant grows best in moist woodlands and under deep shade where the soil is rich in humus. When planted among rocks, on hillsides, or in colonies, light to deep shade is best. Sow the seeds when they are ripe, and divide in spring or when dormant.
The 'Soloman's Seal' contrast nicely with medium-sized ferns, and is successfully planted with Trillium grandiflorum and Trillium cernum. It also is attractive under large trees or in among shrubs.