Product Description
Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' (4) 1-gallons
Common Name: Solomon's Seal-Variegated.
Zone 3 to 9.
Part shade to full shade.
Mature height is 18 to 24 inches, 10 to 20 inches spread.
Erect, herbaceous perennial.
2013 Perennial Plant of the Year
Grown mostly for its variegated, soft green foliage which turns yellow in fall, Solomon's Seal is a choice plant for the shade. Standing about 18 inches tall and arching slightly at the top, the unbranched stems with large, alternate leaves support the dangling white flowers below. Flowers have a subtle lily-like fragrance. The stems are beautiful in cut flower arrangements.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit 2002
A classic beauty for the woodland garden, Solomon's Seal is grown mostly for its clean variegated, soft green foliage which turns yellow in fall. Arching stems bear heart-shaped green & white leaves and dainty, dangling, lily-scented white flowers.
Deep, rich, moist soil is best. Solomon's Seal is sometimes slow to establish itself, but is very long-lived and easy to maintain once it does.
Plants may be divided in the spring or fall. The fleshy white tubers should be planted just below the soil surface with the stems pointing upwards when transplanting.
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants maybe trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
