Polygonatum comprises rhizomatous herbaceous perennials characterized by upright or arching stems that support shiny, elliptical leaves. These plants produce drooping, tubular or bell-like flowers, which may later give rise to black or red berries.

Polygonatum

Polygonatum 'Beth's Burg'

Polygonatum 'Black Jade' (v)

Polygonatum 'Corsley'

Polygonatum 'Golden Gift'

Polygonatum 'Langthorn's Variegated' (v)

Polygonatum 'Multifide'

Polygonatum 'Nymans Variety'

Polygonatum 'Sansetsu' (v)

Polygonatum 'Variegatum' ambig. (v)

Polygonatum acuminatifolium

Polygonatum acuminatifolium 'Ogon'

Polygonatum aff. punctatum

Polygonatum aff. roseum

Polygonatum aff. tessellatum

Polygonatum aff. verticillatum

Polygonatum aff. wardii

Polygonatum aff. zanlanscianense

Polygonatum altelobatum

Polygonatum alternicirrhosum

Polygonatum annamense

Polygonatum arisanense

Polygonatum biflorum is a robust perennial that forms extensive rhizomes and can reach heights of up to 2 meters. Its arching stems support pairs of elongated, oval leaves that exhibit a mid-green hue. In late spring and early summer, clusters of tubular flowers, characterized by their green and white coloration, dangle beneath the foliage. These blooms are succeeded by small black berries.

Polygonatum biflorum

Polygonatum biflorum 'Black Rod'

Polygonatum biflorum double flowered

Polygonatum biflorum dwarf is a perennial plant that develops arching stems reaching heights of around 50 cm. Its foliage consists of paired, pointed, oval leaves in a medium green hue. In late spring and early summer, it produces small clusters of tubular flowers that are green and white, which dangle beneath the leaves. These flowers are succeeded by small, dark berries.

Polygonatum biflorum dwarf

Polygonatum biflorum polyploid

Polygonatum blue-fruited, from Jiajinshan, China

Polygonatum brevistylum

Polygonatum cathcartii

Polygonatum cathcartii yellow-flowered

Polygonatum cirrhifolium is a perennial plant that can grow upright or have a more sprawling habit. Its stems typically reach heights of 30 to 90 cm and are adorned with lanceolate leaves arranged in whorls of three to six. From spring through early summer, this species produces pairs of pendulous flowers that are tubular in shape, displaying shades of white, greenish-white, or pale purple, each featuring a subtle constriction in the middle. After flowering, the plant develops small, round, red fruits.

Polygonatum cirrhifolium

Polygonatum cirrhifolium from China

Polygonatum cirrhifolium red-flowered

Polygonatum costatum

Polygonatum cryptanthum

Polygonatum curvistylum is a rhizomatous perennial characterized by its upright purple stems, which can reach heights of up to 60 cm. The plant features lance-shaped leaves that are dark purplish green and typically arranged in whorls. From late spring through mid-summer, it produces 1 to 4 pendulous, mauve, bell-shaped flowers that emerge from the leaf axils.

Polygonatum curvistylum

Polygonatum curvistylum pink-flowered

Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua

Polygonatum desoulavyi

Polygonatum desoulavyi var. yezoense

Polygonatum falcatum 'Nippon Sunbeam' (v)

Polygonatum falcatum 'Shikoku Silver'

Polygonatum falcatum 'Silver Mist'

Polygonatum falcatum 'Tiger Stripes' (v)

Polygonatum falcatum A. Gray is a herbaceous perennial that forms clumps and grows to heights of 50-90 cm. Its stems have a gentle arch and bear narrow, lance-shaped leaves measuring 8-20 cm in length and 1.8-2.5 cm in width. In late spring, clusters of two to five white flowers with green tips emerge from the upper leaf axils, each flower measuring 1-2 cm long. These blooms may be succeeded by small blue-black fruits that reach 3-4 mm in diameter.

Polygonatum falcatum A. Gray

Polygonatum filipes

Polygonatum franchetii

Polygonatum fuscum

Polygonatum geminiflorum

Polygonatum glaberrimum

Polygonatum graminifolium

Polygonatum hookeri is a low-growing perennial that gradually expands through its creeping habit. Its stems reach a height of up to 4 cm and stand upright. During late spring and early summer, it generates individual flowers that range from pale to deep pink, each measuring about 2 cm in diameter with a short tubular form. After flowering, the plant produces small black fruits.

Polygonatum hookeri

Polygonatum humile is a perennial plant that grows from rhizomes, reaching heights of up to 20 cm. Its stems are upright and support pairs of pointed, oval leaves that are a mid-green hue. In late spring, the plant produces small tubular flowers, measuring up to 2 cm in length, which can be found either singly or in pairs beneath the foliage. These flowers are followed by the development of small blue-black berries.

Polygonatum humile

Polygonatum humile 'Shiro-shima-fu' (v)

Polygonatum humile 'Streaker' (v)

Polygonatum humile 'Variegatum' (v)

Polygonatum inflatum

Polygonatum involucratum

Polygonatum kansuense

Polygonatum kingianum

Polygonatum kingianum red-flowered

Polygonatum kingianum yellow-flowered

Polygonatum koreanum

Polygonatum lasianthum

Polygonatum lasianthum 'Kon Chiri Shima' (v)

Polygonatum latifolium

Polygonatum latifolium 'Robustum'

Polygonatum latifolium dwarf

Polygonatum leptophyllum

Polygonatum macranthum

Polygonatum macropodum

Polygonatum maximowiczii

Polygonatum mengtzense

Polygonatum mengtzense f. mengtzense

Polygonatum mengtzense f. tonkinense is a rhizomatous evergreen perennial that typically reaches a height of about 40 cm. It features thick, narrow leaves that are olive-green with a hint of purple. The plant produces arching stems that are also purple. In late spring, small, bell-shaped flowers in shades of purple-red emerge in the leaf axils, eventually giving way to long-lasting red fruits.

Polygonatum mengtzense f. tonkinense

Polygonatum multiflorum 'Flore Pleno' (d)

Polygonatum multiflorum 'Ramosissima'

Polygonatum multiflorum is a perennial plant characterized by its rhizomatous growth habit. Its stems can reach heights of up to 90 cm and are adorned with ovate, lanceolate leaves that measure between 5 and 15 cm in length, arranged alternately along the stem. During late spring, it showcases 2 to 6 drooping, tubular flowers, which are white with green tips and approximately 1 cm in size, emerging from the lower leaf axils. These flowers give way to round, black berries.

Polygonatum multiflorum (L.) All.

Polygonatum multiflorum ambig.

Polygonatum multiflorum var. ramosum

Polygonatum nanum 'Variegatum' (v)

Polygonatum nodosum

Polygonatum obtusifolium

Polygonatum odoratum is a perennial plant characterized by its arching stems that support oval-shaped leaves. Each leaf axil typically features one or two tubular flowers, which are creamy-white with green tips and emit a pleasant fragrance.

Polygonatum odoratum

Polygonatum odoratum 'Amanogawa' (v)

Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing'

Polygonatum odoratum 'Byakko' (v)

Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' (v)

Polygonatum odoratum 'Doublewide' (v)

Polygonatum odoratum 'Dunes Ijmuiden'

Polygonatum odoratum 'Dusky Bere'

Polygonatum odoratum 'Echigo-nishiki' (v)

Polygonatum odoratum 'Fireworks' (v)

Polygonatum odoratum 'Flatmate'

Polygonatum odoratum 'Flore Pleno' is a herbaceous perennial characterized by its spreading rhizomes and arching, angled stems that can reach up to 75 cm in height. The plant features ovate leaves and produces solitary or paired, double cream-colored flowers with green tips, which emerge from the leaf axils during late spring and early summer.