Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

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

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.

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Polygonatum ‘Striatum’ and wildlife

Polygonatum ‘Striatum’ is known for attracting bees. It is a caterpillar food plant.

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 ‘Striatum’ poisonous?

Polygonatum ‘Striatum’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract People
People
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
Plants that go well with Polygonatum 'Striatum'
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