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Polygonatum
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Typeherbaceous perennial

“Polygonatum odoratum is a colonizing herbaceous perennial” — Polygonatum odoratum - Wikipedia

Days to germination56–28 days

“sow 8–4 weeks before your first fall frost” — How to grow Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) — G4rden

Days to maturity68.4 days

“Its fruit persists for an average of 68.4 days” — Polygonatum odoratum - Wikipedia

LightDappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day) Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight) Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

“It prefers shade and cool, organically rich, moist soil.” — Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Hardiness zones4–9

“Zones 3–8” — How to grow Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) — G4rden

Spacing12–16.5 in

“15″ apart” — How to grow Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) — G4rden

Height24–48 in

“6 in.–7 ft.” — How to Grow and Care for Solomon's Seal

Propagationdivision

“is easiest to propagate by division” — Solomon’s Seal, Polygonatum spp. – Wisconsin Horticulture

Start indoors8–4 weeks before last frost

“8–4 weeks before your first fall frost” — How to grow Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) — G4rden

TransplantEarly Spring

“This plant blooms in late spring on unbranched stems.” — Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Ready whendark blue-black berries

“followed by dark blue-black berries” — How to Grow Solomon's Seal: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Edible partsYoung shoots can be boiled for 10 minutes and served like asparagus. Whole shoots

“Edibility: Young shoots can be boiled for 10 minutes and served like asparagus.” — Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Toxicitynot toxic

“toxic to people and animals” — How to Grow and Care for Solomon's Seal

Pestsfew insect or disease problems

“have few insect or disease problems” — Solomon’s Seal, Polygonatum spp. – Wisconsin Horticulture

Companionshostas, ferns, wild ginger

“They combine well with other shade-loving plants such as hostas” — Solomon’s Seal, Polygonatum spp. – Wisconsin Horticulture

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