giant Solomon's seal
Also known as: great Solomon's seal; seal flower; smooth Solomon's seal
A large, rhizomatous perennial with arching stems up to 2m tall, clothed with pairs of pointed, oval, mid-green leaves. Hanging below the leaves, small clusters of tubular green and white flowers appear in late spring and early summer followed by small, black beries
Scientific classification
- Species
- giant Solomon's seal (Polygonatum biflorum)
- Genus
- Polygonatum
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 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 giant 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 giant Solomon's seal
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giant Solomon's seal care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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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