dwarf Solomon's seal
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A rhizomatous perennial with upright stems up to 20cm tall, clothed with pairs of pointed, oval, mid-green leaves. Hanging below the leaves, small tubular white flowers to 2cm long, singlarly or in pairs appear in late spring and followed by small, blue-black berries.
Scientific classification
- Species
- dwarf Solomon's seal (Polygonatum humile)
- Genus
- Polygonatum
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 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 dwarf Solomon's seal
Distribution map
Kazakhstan to Japan
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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 dwarf Solomon's seal
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dwarf 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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