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    Polygonatum humile

    Also Known As

    • Dwarf Bellwort
    • Dwarf Japanese Solomon's Seal
    • Dwarf Solomon's Seal

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-60"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Polygonatum humile plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Polygonatum humile

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 60 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, creeping, dwarf, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygonatum humile

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sweet little 4-6” tall stems form a woodland ground cover; white dangling bells ring for the fairies in mid spring! Delicate looking but not wimpy! Will take some dry shade, light to full shade, decent soil, water if soil dries out before bloom is finished. USDA Z4

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Miniature plants have heavily rippled, long narrow leaves (6"x1") with good substance and slightly shiny top surfaces. Chartreuse early season color becomes gold by mid-summer and then creamy yellow. Lavender blooms appear on purple scapes in July.

    By: Noname Nursery

    This diminutive Solomon's Seal is proof that plants can be cute. Forming a loose colony to 18 inches wide, dark green leaves are held on 10 inch stems followed by small white bell-shaped flowers held beneath the foliage. Adds great textural contrast to the shaded rock garden.

    By: Botanophilia

    Yet another dwarf species, moderately spreading, making carpets of ovate, bright green leaves on 4" stems from which the ivory, bell-shaped flowers are dangling.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    An adorable diminutive form of Solomon's Seal with 4" stems bearing alternate dark leaves . White flowers dangle from the leaf axils. It will slowly carpet an area and is tolerant of dry shade.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Dwarf Solomon's Seal. This is a grand little creeper spreading to form a very attractive understory to Rhododendrons or taller shade plants. Small white bells simply adds to the charm. Good spreader but not in a bad sense. Really nice.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    A miniature carpet of wide green leaves on 6-8" stems and white bells in spring before going summer dormant.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    A small perennial ground cover that gets 6” tall and can slowly spread to 4-5 feet in many years a superb dark foliaged plant with small pendulous white flowers in spring. An excellent foil for ferns, hellebores, etc.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Polygonatum humile plant

    How to Grow Polygonatum humile

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    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 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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    Polygonatum odoratum v. pluriflorum

    aka Solomon's Seal

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Polygonatum odoratum v. pluriflorum flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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