Polygonatum hirtum - P9

Description
The Solomon's seal (Polygonatum hirtum) is an overhanging perennial that produces white, bell-shaped flowers from May to July. Its broad lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of around 40 cm. The Solomon's seal is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Polygonatum latifolium.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Solomon's seal are medium green, broadly lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Solomon's seal has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Overhanging.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Solomon's seal sets beautiful accents together with: Funkia, brown-stemmed striped fern.

Flower
Polygonatum hirtum forms bell-shaped, white flowers from May.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Group planting, woodland edge