VARIEGATED SOLOMONS SEAL
POLYGONATUM ODO VARIEGATUM
Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'
photo courtesy of Walters Gardens
VARIEGATED SOLOMONS SEAL
Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum', commonly known as Variegated Solomon's Seal, is an elegant woodland perennial and a classic member of the Lily-of-the-Valley Series (within the broader Asparagaceae family). It is celebrated for its graceful, arching red-tinted stems that reach a height of 18 to 24 inches, carrying pairs of soft green leaves edged in a crisp, creamy white. In late spring, small, bell-shaped white flowers dangle in pairs from the leaf axils, emitting a subtle, sweet fragrance. This plant is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, prized for adding both a structural element and a bright, illuminating texture to shaded garden areas.
For its ideal spot, Variegated Solomon's Seal thrives in partial to full shade, where its variegated foliage can act as a natural highlight in darker corners. It prefers rich, moist, and organic soils but is remarkably adaptable once established, showing a fair amount of drought tolerance compared to other woodland species. It spreads slowly by thick, underground rhizomes to form a lush colony over time, making it an excellent choice for naturalizing under the canopy of large trees or alongside ferns and Hostas. Maintenance is very low; simply cut the stems back to the ground in late fall after the foliage has turned an attractive buttery yellow.
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GALENA |
ADD'L |
DIG |
SOON |
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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.
(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)
Protected Series: LILY OF THE VALLEY
