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Polygonatum sp. [ex MD97316]

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 7'-8'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 5b-9b

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Polygonatum sp. [ex MD97316] plant details

Polygonatum sp. [ex MD97316] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polygonatum sp. [ex MD97316]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 7 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: rare, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygonatum sp. [ex MD97316]

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Second generation plants from our collection of this Solomon's Seal from the Cangshan in Yunnan. This has narrow leaflets arrayed in tiers with small bell-shaped pale white flowers overlaid in a dusky wash and which are clustered near the leaf bases which later become red-orange fruit bunched like small grapes. This keys to P. kingianum in the Flora of China but likes the rich color and flower size of classic kingianum. Lots of research be done on this genus so we'll get a name on this before too long. Surprisingly sun tolerant given enough water. In our lath house shade garden which is fairly bright, this has become quite impressive in the last few years making a bamboo-like clump of herbaceous stems to 7'-8' which makes us very happy.

Gardening facts about Polygonatum sp. [ex MD97316] plant

How to Grow Polygonatum sp. [ex MD97316]

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • red
    • orange
  • 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
Photo of Polygonatum biflorum flower, foliage by Avant Gardens
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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
Photo of Polygonatum x hybridum 'Striatum' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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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
Photo of Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Jinguji' flower by Cistus Nursery
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