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sickle-shaped Solomon's seal

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P. falcatum is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial 50-90cm high with slightly arching stems, narrowly lance-shaped green leaves, 8-20cm long and 1.8-2.5cm wide, and a cluster in each upper leaf axil of from two to five hanging, green-tipped white flowers, 1-2cm long, in late spring, sometimes followed by blue-black fruit, 3-4mm across.

Scientific classification

Species: sickle-shaped Solomon's seal (Polygonatum falcatum)
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: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of sickle-shaped 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 sickle-shaped Solomon's seal

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sickle-shaped Solomon's seal care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame in spring, or by division of the rhizomes when growth begins in spring, taking care to avoid damaging any young, brittle shoots

Growing

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in partial shade; will also tolerate sun or full shade if soil is cool and moist

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