Solomon's seal

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

1-5 ft. tall
1-2 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Drought

Inolerant of

Direct Afternoon Sun

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

Seed requires cold moist stratification for approximately 2 months.

Plant Planting Notes

Plant in an area where it can spread to create small colonies.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Fruit/seeds for birds

Leaves

Leaves alternate, oblong to ovate with entire margins.

Flowers

Belled shaped in pairs hanging down under the leaves along the stem

Fruit

Blue to black berries.

Bark

stem is slightly zig-zag

Toxicity

Low toxicity if ingested in large quantities.

USDA Hardiness Zones

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Part Sun/Shade, Full Shade

Soil Moisture

Medium

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Forest with moist to dry soils.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common throughout South Carolina

Subspecies

Polygonatum biflorum var. biflorum

Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum

Polygonatum biflorum var. hebetifolium