What is it? Solomon’s Seal, also known as Polygonatum biflorum, is a herbaceous woodland perennial. It has variously been placed in the lily family, and the asparagus family.
Native to where? It is native to woodlands in the temperate Northern Hemisphere
Hardiness Zone: Plants are hardy from USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9.
What does it look like? Solomon’s Seal has alternating leaves carried on long, upright to arching stems up to 4 feet tall.
Bloom Time: Clusters of cream-colored bell-shaped flowers dangle from the arched stems in early spring, followed by spherical blue-black fruits.
Growth Habit: Solomon’s Seal spreads at a modest pace, with only one stem rising from each rhizome section.
Growing Conditions: It thrives in partial to full shade, in medium to medium-dry soil. Plant them 18 to 24 inches apart.
Environmental Benefits: Solomon’s seal fruits are attractive to birds. The berries contain cardiac glycosid chemicals, which, in large amounts, can be harmful to animals and humans. The flowers attract bees and hummingbirds. The plants are tolerant of juglone from Black Walnut trees.
Sources:
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/solomons-seal-polygonatum-spp/
https://www.thespruce.com/solomons-seal-1402856
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/solomons-seal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygonatum
Image Source:
https://pixabay.com/images/search/polygonatum%20biflorum/
Solomon’s Seal
Plant Pickup Day is Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 531 11th St., corner of 11th Street and Elizabeth Street in Baraboo, from 9 am to 2 pm.
Last year, some of the plant varieties purchased in the online sale were backordered from the nursery due to weather-related setbacks in their greenhouses. We received those varieties about a month later and we then distributed them to those who were waiting.While we hope this will not be an issue again this year, there is that possibility. As all of us who garden know, there is no guarantee that plants or weather will cooperate with our plans. If we run into this issue again, our plan is to make sure you get your plants as soon as they are ready from our supplier. Thanks in advance for your understanding!