Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum
Variegated Solomon’s Seal

- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Height
- 2-3 feet
- Width
- 1-2 feet
- Flower color
- White
- Foliage color
- Variegated green leaves
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low
- Wildlife
- Bees, pollinators
About this plant
Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum, commonly known as Variegated Solomon's Seal, is a graceful perennial renowned for its arching stems, fragrant white flowers, and lush green variegated foliage with creamy white edges. Blooming in late spring to early summer, its small, tubular flowers hang in pairs or clusters from the leaf axils, attracting bees and other pollinators. Thriving in partial to full shade, it adds elegance to woodland gardens and shaded borders, pairing well with hostas, ferns, and astilbes to create a rich tapestry of textures and colors.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Lungworts · Wild ginger · Hellebores · Japanese forest grass · Astilbes · Heucheras
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.
