About

A reliable perennial, reaching 20-60cm, with a mounding habit with textured foliage. It displays showy flowers.

About the genus

Polygonatum are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with erect or arching stems bearing glossy, elliptic leaves and pendent, tubular or bell-shaped flowers, sometimes followed by black or red berries

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens

Care notes

CultivationFertile, moist but well-drained soil
PruningCut back in late autumn or spring
PropagationDivide every 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs and snails possible
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions