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    Polygonatum odoratum 'Spiral Staircase'

    Also Known As

    • Spiral Staircase Solomon's Seal

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Polygonatum odoratum 'Spiral Staircase' plant details

    Polygonatum odoratum 'Spiral Staircase' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Polygonatum odoratum 'Spiral Staircase'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: big leaves, unique, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygonatum odoratum 'Spiral Staircase'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Intereresting selection by Tony Avent from a collection on Korea's Cheju islanad. This has closely set somewhat rounded leaves on stems that are slightly twisted giving the effect of a spiral staircase if you have a mind given to flights of wild fancy. Black fruits follow the white flowers.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Polygonatum odoratum 'Spiral Staircase' plant

    How to Grow Polygonatum odoratum 'Spiral Staircase'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • blue
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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 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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