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.

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