Smooth Solomon’s Seal
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Polygonatum biflorum
Common names also include Great Solomon’s Seal, Sealwort.
A perennial native to woodlands across much of the United States. In the spring and early summer it produces small, green-white, bell shaped flowers which hang from the underside of its arching stems and attract bees and hummingbirds. These eventually produce blue-black berries which are attractive to birds. Though most of the plant is edible to humans, the berries are toxic and cause gastrointestinal upset.
The young shoots can be boiled and served similar to asparagus. Whole shoots can be chopped and used as an addition to salads. The rhizomes are starchy and can be either boiled or stewed and eaten like potatoes.
It grows in a variety of conditions, though it prefers rich, loamy soil. Well suited to being planted at the base of trees. A wonderful native alternative to non-native hostas.
Height: 2'-4'
Spread: 1’-2’
Bloom: March-June
Light: Part Shade-Deep Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 3-9
Origin: Texas, central and eastern U.S. and Canada
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
