May 10, 2009...10:48 am

For the woodland garden, Solomon’s Seal is required

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POSTED BY KIM — I justed wanted to share some pictures of my Solomon’s seal.  I planted a quart-sized plant three years ago, and this is what it looks like today.

It's hard to tell from this angle, but they're more than 2' tall.

It's hard to tell from this angle, but they're more than 2' tall.

Solomon’s Seal — or Polygonatum – is a very graceful, understated plant, I think — no flashy red or orange flowers here.  Just these dainty little white “bells” that hang underneath the foliage, but are quite beautiful.

How gorgeous are those flowers??

How gorgeous are those flowers??

They prefer shade, and can take an average to wet environment.  Really, they’re a requirement for any well-rounded woodland garden.  I have mine tucked underneath a dogwood tree.

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