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Polygonatum kingianum

Also Known As

  • Polygonatum kingianum ssp. kingianum
  • Solomon's Seal

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-60"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Polygonatum kingianum plant details

Polygonatum kingianum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring orange and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright 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 kingianum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 60 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring
Uses: showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygonatum kingianum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Solomon's Seal is a very diverse lot, and when you think you know most bloom white and maybe a few pink, but how about orange? The plant itself looks much like P. cirrihfolium with whorls of narrow leaves ending in curled tendrils, with which they are able to hold on to neighboring plants. May be shipped as bare root divisions.
Very unusual with clusters of pendant cylindrical yellow tipped red flowers in the leaf axils, it is a scrambler with whorls of narrow leaves curled into pseudo-tendrils at their tips. Height ranges from 1-5m although ours seem to be on the small end of the scale. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Polygonatum kingianum plant

How to Grow Polygonatum kingianum

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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