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Polygonatum macranthum

Also Known As

  • Fragrant Solomon's Seal

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Polygonatum macranthum plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polygonatum macranthum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygonatum macranthum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay, gritty and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Imposing species from Japan and Korea which can reach up to four feet tall with typical archiing stems and ranked leaves under which dangle pendant green-tipped white flowers sometimes single but usually in clusters of up to four flowers. This is an easy plant to grow and for the collector of such things, a must.

Gardening facts about Polygonatum macranthum plant

How to Grow Polygonatum macranthum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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