About
This plant forms a dense clump of gracefully arching stems that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate, measuring up to 15 cm in length, and feature cream-colored edges. In late spring and early summer, it produces small clusters of subtly fragrant flowers, which are cream with green tips.
About the genus
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.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
- Fragrance
- Flower
- Toxicity
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets if eaten (dogs) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, partial shade or shade
- Pruning
- Cut back to the base in late autumn
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in spring taking care not to damage young brittle shoots
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs and solomon's seal sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free