Hooker's Solomon's seal
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P. hookeri is a creeping, slowly-spreading perennial with upright stems to 4cm long. In late spring and early summer it produces solitary pale to deep pink short-tubed flowers 2cm across, which are followed by black fruits
Scientific classification
- Species
- Hooker's Solomon's seal (Polygonatum hookeri)
- Genus
- Polygonatum
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Hooker's Solomon's seal
Distribution map
Eastern Himalaya, China
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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 Hooker's Solomon's seal
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Hooker's Solomon's seal care guide
- Keep soil cool and evenly moist, never let root zone dry hard
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil cool and evenly moist, never let root zone dry hard
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight diluted organic feed monthly through spring and summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers or by division in spring taking care not to damage young brittle shoots
Growing
GrowingGrow in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial 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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