Photo of Polygonatum prattii by Karl Gercens III

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Polygonatum prattii

Also Known As

  • Solomon's Seal

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Polygonatum prattii plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polygonatum prattii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: compact, dwarf, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygonatum prattii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We got this as P. prattii, but these plants don't seem to match the species. We're not sure what it actually is (any polygonatum experts out there want to help us out?) but it is pretty cool. The usual arching stems to a couple feet with glossy green leaves. The dangling flowers are quite distinctive, white on the outside, yellow liberally marked with chocolate brown on the inside. ZONE 4
A cute little mini shade plant with purple stems. Narrow bell-shaped, purple flowers dangling from the leaf axils. Over-sized berries, purple at first, turn into bright red. Slow spreading.
Blooms spring. Purple bell flowers with red fruit in summer. Small oval leaves. Spreading rhizome similar to other Polygonatum Zone 6-8. 10", China, part shade-shade, moist, humus rich
Adorable dwarf Chinese Solomon's Seal . This has lovely light purple flowers which often causes the Polygonatumphiles to swoon which then positions them on the ground and they awaken to smell the delightful vanilla fragrance which induces further swooning. So buyer beware!

Gardening facts about Polygonatum prattii plant

How to Grow Polygonatum prattii

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Fruit

    • red
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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