This rhizomatous perennial has slender arching stems that form a bushy clump. It has brought dark green oblong pointed leaves and the small green-tipped whitish tube-shaped flowers appear in pendent clusters along the stems in during late spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9

Polygonatum multiflorumis naturally found from Europe to temperate Asia, growing in woodlands on fertile humus rich moist well-drained soils. It prefers a semi-shaded, wind protected position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Solomon's Seal is grown for its clumping habit, foliage and its pendant flowers. It is planted in shaded perennial borders or used in a woodland setting. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing from division in one season and is moderately long lived. This perennial may also be planted in containers or used in a shaded courtyard for foliage contrast. ID 2775

Polygonatum(pol-ee-goh-NAH-tum)multiflorum(mul-tee-FLOH-rum)

Asparagaceae (a-SPARE-uh-gus-AY-see-ee)