Perennial – Solomon’s Seal

Solomon’s Seal

Botanical name: polygonatum biflorum 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 4-5 ft in height with a 2 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-9 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 2-5 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage during the winter and spring months to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate by division during the spring and fall months 

Landscape use: shade gardens, erosion control, rock garden

Special features: disease resistant, shade tolerant

Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist 

Fertilizing instructions :  use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the spring as the plant comes out of dormancy 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: hosta, fern, astilbe, hellebores 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no