- Botanical name: Polygonatum x hybridum 'Striatum'
- Common name: Solomon's seal
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
White
Variegation
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Solomon’s seal, Polygonatum x hybridum, is an old cottage garden plant, producing graceful, arching stems with precisely paired, oval leaves along their length. These are quickly joined by dangling, green-tipped, white bell-shaped flowers that persist throughout late spring and early summer.
Polygonatum x hybridum ‘Striatum’ is a striking variety with green leaves bearing cream margins. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed, partially shaded border or woodland planting scheme, and looks lovely paired with corydalis, bleeding heart and lily of the valley.
Grow Polygonatum x hybridum ‘Striatum’ in moist but well-drained soil in a cool, shady spot.
How to grow Polygonatum 'Striatum'
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Plant size
45cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
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Do not Prune in August |
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Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
Polygonatum 'Striatum' and wildlife
Polygonatum 'Striatum' is known for attracting bees. It is a caterpillar food plant.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Polygonatum 'Striatum' poisonous?
Polygonatum 'Striatum' is harmful if ingested and causes an upset stomach.
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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