Variegated Solomon's Seal
Polygonatum falcatum 'Variegatum'
SKU
01516
Rich green leaves narrowly edged in white, and reddish-colored stems will help to brighten shady beds, borders, and woodland gardens and will complement adjacent trees and shrubs. Arching, unbranched stems emerge from the soil forming a small clump. Lovely white bell-shaped flowers drip from the stems in spring. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | po-lig-oh-NAY-tum fal-KAY-tum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 2 ft. tall and wide; spreads slowly by rhizomes. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Water Garden, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Shade Loving, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Fern (Athyrium); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium); Ligularia (Ligularia) |
Provide organically rich, humusy, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates heavy shade and thrives in cool, shady summer regions. Does not like hot summer exposures; shelter from harsh, direct sunlight. For a tidy appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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