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Also Known As

  • Polygonatum commutatum
  • Solomon's Seal
  • Tall Solomon's Seal

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Polygonatum biflorum plant details

Polygonatum biflorum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with. In spring green and white flowers emerge followed by black, blue and purple fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polygonatum biflorum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in spring
Uses: bare root shipping available, fall color, larger quantity available, naturalizing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygonatum biflorum

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful wildflower, native to the eastern US, with unbranched, upright stems, handsome leaves, and in spring, the great treat -- white flowers dangling down from the arching stems. Spreads by rhizomes to form clusters. To 1-3 ft tall in clumps to 3 ft wide in part shade to full shade with summer water for best appearance. Dies back in winter and returns in all its glory with spring temperatures. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.
Similar to the species described below, but much shorter, only reaching about 6-36" in height.
Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) is prized for its deep blue berries in late summer and fall, and for the structural interest it adds to the woodland garden. The three foot tall arching stems look great all summer long, and the leaves turn a bright gold in autumn. Looks great when planted with ferns! Hardy to Zones 3 - 9.
Graceful arching sprays & small hanging clusters of creamy white bells in the leaf axils followed by greenish berries. Polygonatum is a much more diverse genus in Asia and we offer many of the Asian counterparts in the main perennial section, they mix well in the garden. ZONE 4
Tall Solomon's Seal. Seldom seen in garden centers, this tough long lived elegant plant is a great candidate for dry shade. Need we say more? 3'.
Elegant arching stems to 3 feet with jewel-like pairs of green tipped white flowers. Purple-black fruit. Syn. Polygonatum commutatum.

Gardening facts about Polygonatum biflorum plant

How to Grow Polygonatum biflorum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Fruit

    • blue
    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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