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Polygonatum humile ex Heronswood

Also Known As

  • Heronswood False Solomon's Seal

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Polygonatum humile ex Heronswood plant details

Polygonatum humile ex Heronswood is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - 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 humile ex Heronswood

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygonatum humile ex Heronswood

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An obviously different clone from Dan, slightly taller, with the same axillary white flowers. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Polygonatum humile ex Heronswood plant

How to Grow Polygonatum humile ex Heronswood

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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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