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.
