Solomens Seal Plants and flowers.

Polygonatum multiflorum and Polygonatum biflorum are both known as Solomens Seal and are the two most common species found for sale in Australia . A shade loving perennial with great green arching foliage and white nodding flowers hanging below that has many uses in the garden. This tall growing perennial will reach 50 - 70 cm depending on conditions and prefer a cool position in dappled shade. Solomens seal will spread by under ground rhizomes however it seems to be easily controlled by pulling out any unwanted runners. Look for the dwarf form Polygonatum Hookeri . Solomens seal is readily available for sale by mail order during dormancy in the the cooler months. Polygonatum nodosum is an interesting species from China with broader leaves than the normal species. Purple berries in autumn.

Polygonatum odoratum Variegatum is another species with its own attraction, nice foliage with darker red stems, again pretty hanging white flowers.

Growing conditions and plant care

Solomens seal prefers a shaded position in a humus rich well mulched soil. Delicate white flowers appearing beneath the arched foliage in spring look fantastic. We have seen Solomens Seal used in pots where it tall habit and arching stems make an interesting display of foliage, particularly when in flower.