Plants > Perennials

common Solomon's seal

Polygonatum multiflorum L.

Genus: Polygonatum
Family: Asparagaceae
Common Names: David's harp, fraxinell, lady's signet, lily of the mountain, many-flowered Solomon's seal, ladder to heaven [2], lady's seal [2], white root [2]

About this plant

A rhizomatous perennial, with arching stems to 90cm high, bearing ovate, lance-shaped leaves, 5-15cm long and arranged alternatively. In late spring 2-6 pendant tubular green-tipped white flowers 1cm long, are produced in the lower leaf axils and followed by round black fruit

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, partial shade or full shade

Pruning

Cut down to ground level in late autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and solomon's seal sawfly

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years