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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum

Variegated Solomon’s Seal

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.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

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.

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