Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Solomon's Seal
Polygonatum biflorum

Solomon's Seal in flower
Solomon's Seal in flower
 
Features
White flowers in two's and three's dangling from the bottom of an arched stem; blue-black fruit follow the flowers. 
 
Culture
Shade; consistently moist soils.  
 
Mature Height
1-3 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
White
 
 
Bloom Season
April - June
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes
Found in moist woods. Spread by rhizomes to form colonies.