common Solomon's seal
Also known as: David's harp; fraxinell; lady's signet; lily of the mountain; many-flowered Solomon's seal; ladder to heaven; lady's seal; white root
A rhizomatous perennial, with arching stems to 90cm high, bearing ovate, lance-shaped leaves, 5-15cm long and arranged alternatively. In late spring 2-6 pendant tubular green-tipped white flowers 1cm long, are produced in the lower leaf axils and followed by round black fruit
Scientific classification
- Species
- common Solomon's seal (Polygonatum multiflorum)
- Genus
- Polygonatum
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of common Solomon's seal
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of common Solomon's seal
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common Solomon's seal care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningCut down to ground level in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, partial shade or full shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and solomon's seal sawfly
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