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Polygonatum graminifolium

Also Known As

  • Solomon's Seal

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Polygonatum graminifolium plant details

Polygonatum graminifolium is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring lavender and pink flowers emerge followed by pink fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polygonatum graminifolium

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring
Uses: alpine, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygonatum graminifolium

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A charming small species from Nepal, rarely offered, with whorls of grassy leaves. Has rose-pink blooms, succeeded by pink fruits. Slow spreading, moist soil.
A dwarf Solomon's Seal to just 6" but spreading with very nice lavender-pink flowers which go well with the gray-green whorled leaves. This rare Yunnan Diana Reeck collection differs from the Nepal form which is the one typically cultivated by obsessed Polygonatum collectors.

Gardening facts about Polygonatum graminifolium plant

How to Grow Polygonatum graminifolium

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • lavender
  • Fruit

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

See other plant types of Polygonatum for your garden

aka Polygonatum diff. 'Variegata', Polygonatum falcatum 'Variegatum', Polygonatum japonicum 'Variegatum', Polygonatum multiflorum 'Variegatum', Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum', Solomon's Seal, Striped Solomon's Seal, Variegated Solomon's Seal

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 16"-30"

Width: 12"-36"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Variegatum' foliage by Keeping it Green Nursery
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aka Polygonatum commutatum, Solomon's Seal, Tall Solomon's Seal

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-3'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Polygonatum biflorum flower, foliage by Avant Gardens
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aka Dwarf Bellwort, Dwarf Japanese Solomon's Seal, Dwarf Solomon's Seal

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-60"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Polygonatum humile flower by Avant Gardens
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aka Polygonatum hybridum striatum, Polygonatum x 'Grace Baker', Polygonatum x hybridum 'Grace Barker', Grace Baker Solomon's Seal, Grace Barker Solomon's Seal, Hybrid Solomon's Seal, Solomon's Seal

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 10"-3'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Polygonatum x hybridum 'Striatum' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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aka Polygonatum odoratum 'Jinguji Form', Jinguji Form Solomons Seal, Jinguji Red Stem Solomon's Seal

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 24"-36"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Jinguji' flower by Cistus Nursery
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