Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle
Shade type:
Damp

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Polygonatum odoratum

Angled Solomon's seal, Polygonatum odoratum, is a traditional cottage garden plant, bearing graceful, arching stems with paired, oval leaves along their length. These are quickly joined by dangling, green-tipped, white bells that persist throughout late spring and early summer.

Polygonatum odoratum 'Red Stem' has attractive red stems. The stems and foliage remain eye-catching throughout the season, and attractive black berries develop after the flowers have faded. It's perfect for growing in a cool, shady, humus-rich border with spring flowers such as corydalis and bleeding heart.

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Polygonatum ‘Red stem’ and wildlife

Polygonatum ‘Red stem’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Polygonatum ‘Red stem’ poisonous?

Polygonatum ‘Red stem’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Polygonatum 'Red Stem'
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