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    Polygonatum odoratum 'Byakko'

    Also Known As

    • Byakko Variegated Solomon's Seal
    • White Tiger Solomon's Seal

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-16"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Polygonatum odoratum 'Byakko' plant details

    Polygonatum odoratum 'Byakko' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Polygonatum odoratum 'Byakko'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring
    Uses: cut leaves, showy, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygonatum odoratum 'Byakko'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    White Tiger. Choice form of Solomon's Seal with a green foliage that develops a white splash in the center. Reddish tinted stems.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Exceedingly unique is this Japanese selection, the name translating to "White Tiger". The leaves open up green, nothing unusual, but then the half of the leaf closer to the red stems turn white within the following weeks. For best coloring 'Byakko' needs to be grown outside in light to half shade and it may take a couple of years for variegation to show. As the story goes according to Barry Yinger, from whom we acquired this rarity, 'Byakko' used to be a popular cut flower in Japan back in the days but became almost extinct. Note: May be shipped as bare root divisions or potted but not rooted in, as Polygonatum roots late in the season.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    The leaves of this stunning variegated Solomon's seal are white on the lower half and green on the tips. The colour is best in light shade with some morning sun and is expressed only on older, established plants. The name means "white tiger." This plant was once fairly common in Japan where fields of it were grown for the cut flower trade. The flowers are sweetly fragrant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Polygonatum odoratum 'Byakko' plant

    How to Grow Polygonatum odoratum 'Byakko'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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