Overview
Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' (v) is a clump forming, spreading branched, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Polygonatum, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' (v) grows best in full shade, partial shade and full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, underplanting of roses and shrubs, cottage and informal garden and city and courtyard gardens.
About
Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' is a deciduous herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Polygonatum genus, known for its clump-forming, spreading branched, and bushy habit. This plant thrives in a variety of light conditions, from full shade to full sun, and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil of various types and pH levels. It is hardy in the UK (H7) and is suitable for sheltered positions. Flowering in spring and summer, it is ideal for use in flower borders, underplanting roses and shrubs, and in cottage or informal gardens as well as city and courtyard settings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Polygonatum
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade, Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Spreading branched, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' (v)
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Solomon's seal sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' (v)?
Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' (v) prefers full shade, partial shade and full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' (v) need?
Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' (v) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' (v) hardy in the UK?
Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' (v) has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' (v)?
Division in spring.
More in the Polygonatum genus
- Polygonatum commutatum
- Polygonatum odoratumangular Solomon's seal
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing'angular Solomon's seal 'Angel Wing'
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Georgia'
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Koryu'
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Shiro-kujaku' (v)
- Polygonatum roseumrosy-flowered Solomon's seal
- Polygonatum verticillatumwhorled Solomon's seal
