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Polygonatum odoratum

 
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Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Polygonatum (po-lig-oh-NAY-tum) (Info)
Species: odoratum (oh-dor-AY-tum) (Info)

Synonym:Convallaria odorata

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

13 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Herbs
Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Variegated
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Joh1 On Jan 30, 2012, Joh1 from Sulphur, OK wrote:

I have grown Solomon's Seal in my garden for years and it thrives, either in sunshine or in shade. I have shared it with many people as it is very generous with bulbs.
Joh Gainey, Oklahoma

Positive Ladyfern On Aug 8, 2003, Ladyfern from Jeffersonville, IN (Zone 6a) wrote:

This plant does very well, growing in a difficult location along a NW well close to a maple tree. I love watching it poke up as a spear in the spring and then unfurl. The reddish stems contrast nicely with the green and white leaves.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Vincent, Alabama
Laguna West-lakeside, California
Plainfield, Illinois
Oak Park, Indiana
Lexington, Massachusetts
Sandwich, Massachusetts
Southold, New York
Candler, North Carolina
Highlands, North Carolina
Sulphur, Oklahoma
Bremerton, Washington
Edgewood, Washington



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