giant Solomon's seal
Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum
Overview
Giant Solomon's seal (Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum) is a hardy, easily grown perennial plant. The leaves are large, and they arch gracefully over the tips of the stems. In late spring into summer, white, bell-shaped flowers dangle from the tips of the stems. The flowers are followed by decorative blue berries that gradually turn dark purple at the end of the summer. Given plenty of sunny space, these plants can reach up to 6 feet in height and make a great, low maintenance statement in a garden or landscape.
Care Guide
Watering
Frequent
Light
Deep shade, Filtered shade, Part sun/part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 3-8.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April, March, April, May, June, July, August, September.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Rabbit resistant.
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