Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' (Variegated Solomon's Seal)

Variegated Solomon's Seal features dainty lightly-scented nodding white bell-shaped flowers along the stems in mid spring. Its attractive pointy leaves remain green in colour with showy creamy white variegation throughout the season.

Variegated Solomon's Seal is a dense herbaceous perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

Variegated Solomon's Seal features dainty lightly-scented nodding white bell-shaped flowers along the stems in mid spring. Its attractive pointy leaves remain green in colour with showy creamy white variegation throughout the season.

Variegated Solomon's Seal will grow to be about 30 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 24 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!