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    • 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

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    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

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    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!

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    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

    See other plant types of Polygonatum for your garden

    Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Variegatum'

    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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    Polygonatum biflorum

    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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    Polygonatum humile

    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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    Polygonatum x hybridum 'Striatum'

    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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    Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Jinguji'

    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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