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Solomon's seal (Polygonatum)
The term, Polygonatum, the scientific name for solomon's seal, comes from the ancient Greek term for “many knees,” referring to the joints in the roots. It is not entirely clear where the nickname “solomon's seal” originated from—one hypothesis is that the roots have depressions in them that resemble royal seals, and royalty relates to the Biblical king Solomon; another is that the chopped roots resemble Hebrew characters, and Solomon is an important figure in Hebrew religion.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Solomon's seal
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Attributes of Solomon's seal
Planting Time
Fall
Harvest Time
Summer, Fall
Plant Height
61 cm to 91 cm
Spread
23 cm to 30 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Solomon's seal
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Asparagus
Genus
Solomon's seal
Distribution of Solomon's seal
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Distribution Map of Solomon's seal
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Solomon's seal
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The solomon's seal genus, often referred to as Solomon's Seal, requires moderate care. Its Basic Care Needs encompass partially shady lighting, well-drained, humus-rich soil, and consistent but not excessive watering. Temperatures should ideally be cool to moderate. Common Challenges include susceptibility to slugs, snails, and fungal diseases. Seasonal Considerations involve lighter watering in winter, spring repotting, and autumnal die-back care. Despite these factors, solomon's seal plants are generally durable, thriving with periodic attention and considered care habits.
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Solomon's seal
Solomon's seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows best in shade and is a good horticultural choice for woodland gardens. Solomon's seal produces cream-colored to greenish-white flowers that hang down from the plant’s stem. Later in the season, these flowers mature into blue-black berries.
Smooth solomon's-seal
Smooth solomon's-seal (Polygonatum biflorum) has scars on its rhizome (an underground stem) that look like ancient Hebrew writing - thus the name that references the Hebrew King Solomon. It produces small white bell-shaped flowers in spring and blue-purple berries afterwards. Care must be taken since the berries are poisonous to human.
Angular solomon's seal
Angular solomon's seal (Polygonatum odoratum) is a flowering plant related to asparagus and native to Europe, Russia, Siberia, and China. Angular solomon's seal is also called the Scented Solomon's Seal or Aromatic Solomon's Seal. This plant has a vanilla scent.
Whorled solomon's seal
The whorled solomon's seal is mainly found in shady forests. It has thick, fleshy rhizomes. The plant has a stature height of 40 to 100 cm . The stem is upright, with narrow leaves in the whorl. The white bell-shaped flowers are leaf-dependent and bisexual. The berries are first red, later black-blue.
Dwarf solomon's seal
The dwarf solomon's seal is a plant with a creeping and rhizomatous root system. Native to forests and grassy hills of Northeast Asia and Siberia, this plant is best suited for woodland or rock gardens or as a ground cover plant. The genus name comes from the Greek words 'poly' which means 'many' and 'gonu' which means 'knee joint,' referring to its jointed rhizomes.
Hairy solomon's seal
The flowers of hairy solomon's seal (Polygonatum pubescens) attract hummingbirds and bees. The berries provide food for woodland birds, and white-tailed deer graze on the foliage. Although the berries are slightly toxic to humans, the young shoots can be used in salads or boiled and served like asparagus. The starch-rich root can be cooked in stews.
Garden solomon's-seal
Like other members of the genus, P. × hybridum grows from rhizomes. It has stems that reach a height of about 1 m. The stems carry pointed leaves arranged alternately, and arch over at the top so that the flowers, produced in Spring in small clusters at the junction between a leaf and the stem, hang downwards. Individual flowers are white with green tips and are slightly scented.
huang jing
huang jing is a hardy perennial herb that thrives in shaded woodlands. Its arching stems bear alternating oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips, and it is distinguished by drooping, tubular, white to greenish flowers. In autumn, huang jing produces blue-black berries. This plant's preference for cool, moist soil contributes to its resilience under the forest canopy.
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Solomon's seal
Solomon's seal
Solomon's seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows best in shade and is a good horticultural choice for woodland gardens. Solomon's seal produces cream-colored to greenish-white flowers that hang down from the plant’s stem. Later in the season, these flowers mature into blue-black berries.
Smooth solomon's-seal
Smooth solomon's-seal
Smooth solomon's-seal (Polygonatum biflorum) has scars on its rhizome (an underground stem) that look like ancient Hebrew writing - thus the name that references the Hebrew King Solomon. It produces small white bell-shaped flowers in spring and blue-purple berries afterwards. Care must be taken since the berries are poisonous to human.
Angular solomon's seal
Angular solomon's seal
Angular solomon's seal (Polygonatum odoratum) is a flowering plant related to asparagus and native to Europe, Russia, Siberia, and China. Angular solomon's seal is also called the Scented Solomon's Seal or Aromatic Solomon's Seal. This plant has a vanilla scent.
Whorled solomon's seal
Whorled solomon's seal
The whorled solomon's seal is mainly found in shady forests. It has thick, fleshy rhizomes. The plant has a stature height of 40 to 100 cm . The stem is upright, with narrow leaves in the whorl. The white bell-shaped flowers are leaf-dependent and bisexual. The berries are first red, later black-blue.
Dwarf solomon's seal
Dwarf solomon's seal
The dwarf solomon's seal is a plant with a creeping and rhizomatous root system. Native to forests and grassy hills of Northeast Asia and Siberia, this plant is best suited for woodland or rock gardens or as a ground cover plant. The genus name comes from the Greek words 'poly' which means 'many' and 'gonu' which means 'knee joint,' referring to its jointed rhizomes.
Hairy solomon's seal
Hairy solomon's seal
The flowers of hairy solomon's seal (Polygonatum pubescens) attract hummingbirds and bees. The berries provide food for woodland birds, and white-tailed deer graze on the foliage. Although the berries are slightly toxic to humans, the young shoots can be used in salads or boiled and served like asparagus. The starch-rich root can be cooked in stews.
Garden solomon's-seal
Garden solomon's-seal
Like other members of the genus, P. × hybridum grows from rhizomes. It has stems that reach a height of about 1 m. The stems carry pointed leaves arranged alternately, and arch over at the top so that the flowers, produced in Spring in small clusters at the junction between a leaf and the stem, hang downwards. Individual flowers are white with green tips and are slightly scented.
huang jing
huang jing
huang jing is a hardy perennial herb that thrives in shaded woodlands. Its arching stems bear alternating oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips, and it is distinguished by drooping, tubular, white to greenish flowers. In autumn, huang jing produces blue-black berries. This plant's preference for cool, moist soil contributes to its resilience under the forest canopy.
Polygonatum involucratum
Polygonatum involucratum
Polygonatum involucratum is a perennial herb celebrated for its arching stems and bell-shaped flowers. Each stem gracefully carries alternate, ovate leaves, hinting at a lush woodland origin. In spring, pairs of white-to-greenish flowers dangle beneath the foliage, later yielding blue-black berries. This species thrives in the dappled light of forest floors, a testament to its adaptation to filtered sun and rich, moist soils.
Polygonatum stenophyllum
Polygonatum stenophyllum
Polygonatum stenophyllum, a slender, graceful perennial, is distinguished by its narrow leaves and arching stems. During spring, its understories are adorned with small, tubular, usually pendulous flowers, signaling its adaptation to understory life in forests or woodlands. The plant's discreet charm often thrives in the dappled shade, indicating a resilience in moderate environments.
Angular solomon's seal 'Variegatum'
Angular solomon's seal 'Variegatum'
This popular, well-known cultivar of the Angular solomon's seal has foliage that is a brighter green and edged with white. Striped and aromatic, the angular solomon's seal 'Variegatum' has stems that are tinged maroon and white flowers the shape of bells that dangle from the stems. It can thrive in deep shade and is safe from deer and rabbits.
Polygonatum arisanense
Polygonatum arisanense
Polygonatum arisanense is a perennial herbaceous plant featuring arching stems that bear alternating, ovate-lanceolate leaves. In its shaded mountainous habitat, delicate bell-shaped, white-tinged-green flowers dangle in pairs or small clusters. These blooms give way to juicy, dark-blue berries, which stand out amidst the forest undergrowth, attracting various forest creatures.
Polygonatum hookeri
Polygonatum hookeri
The term, Polygonatum hookeri, the scientific name for polygonatum hookeri, comes from the ancient Greek term for “many knees,” referring to the joints in the roots. It is not entirely clear where the nickname “polygonatum hookeri” originated from—one hypothesis is that the roots have depressions in them that resemble royal seals, and royalty relates to the Biblical king Solomon; another is that the chopped roots resemble Hebrew characters, and Solomon is an important figure in Hebrew religion.
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Key Facts
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Solomon's seal
Polygonatum
The term, Polygonatum, the scientific name for solomon's seal, comes from the ancient Greek term for “many knees,” referring to the joints in the roots. It is not entirely clear where the nickname “solomon's seal” originated from—one hypothesis is that the roots have depressions in them that resemble royal seals, and royalty relates to the Biblical king Solomon; another is that the chopped roots resemble Hebrew characters, and Solomon is an important figure in Hebrew religion.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Solomon's seal
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Attributes of Solomon's seal
Planting Time
Fall
Harvest Time
Summer, Fall
Plant Height
61 cm to 91 cm
Spread
23 cm to 30 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Solomon's seal
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Asparagus Genus
Solomon's seal Distribution of Solomon's seal
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Distribution Map of Solomon's seal
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Solomon's seal
Feedback
The solomon's seal genus, often referred to as Solomon's Seal, requires moderate care. Its Basic Care Needs encompass partially shady lighting, well-drained, humus-rich soil, and consistent but not excessive watering. Temperatures should ideally be cool to moderate. Common Challenges include susceptibility to slugs, snails, and fungal diseases. Seasonal Considerations involve lighter watering in winter, spring repotting, and autumnal die-back care. Despite these factors, solomon's seal plants are generally durable, thriving with periodic attention and considered care habits.
How to Water Solomon's seal?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Solomon's seal?
How to Propagate Solomon's seal?
How to Plant Solomon's seal?
Exploring the Solomon's seal Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Solomon's seal
Solomon's seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows best in shade and is a good horticultural choice for woodland gardens. Solomon's seal produces cream-colored to greenish-white flowers that hang down from the plant’s stem. Later in the season, these flowers mature into blue-black berries.
Smooth solomon's-seal
Smooth solomon's-seal (Polygonatum biflorum) has scars on its rhizome (an underground stem) that look like ancient Hebrew writing - thus the name that references the Hebrew King Solomon. It produces small white bell-shaped flowers in spring and blue-purple berries afterwards. Care must be taken since the berries are poisonous to human.
Angular solomon's seal
Angular solomon's seal (Polygonatum odoratum) is a flowering plant related to asparagus and native to Europe, Russia, Siberia, and China. Angular solomon's seal is also called the Scented Solomon's Seal or Aromatic Solomon's Seal. This plant has a vanilla scent.
Whorled solomon's seal
The whorled solomon's seal is mainly found in shady forests. It has thick, fleshy rhizomes. The plant has a stature height of 40 to 100 cm . The stem is upright, with narrow leaves in the whorl. The white bell-shaped flowers are leaf-dependent and bisexual. The berries are first red, later black-blue.
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All Species of Solomon's seal
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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