Height:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Spread:

10.0-20.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds

Growth Rate:

Slow

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Foliage Fragrant Flowers Ground Cover Attractive Foliage Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Solomon's Seal is a natural plant for the shady woodland garden, even tolerating heavy shade. Deep, rich, moist soil is best. Solomon's Seal is sometimes slow to establish itself, but is very long-lived and easy to maintain once it does.

Plants may be divided in the spring or fall.  The fleshy white tubers should be planted just below the soil surface with the stems pointing upwards when transplanting.

Growing Temperature:

65-68° F

Holding Temperature:

50-60° F

Soil PH:

6.0-6.5

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.5 pour through method

Fertility:

Feed lightly to moderately at 75-100 ppm N at each watering.

Pests & Diseases:

Slugs and snails can be problematic under wet conditions.
Powdery mildew and leaf spots can appear under improper growing conditions.

Potting & Timing:

Large, finger-like tubers should be planted 1/2" below the soil line with eyes facing upwards.

Moisture:

Consistantly moderate moisture is best. Avoid overly dry conditions.

Planting Level:

Eyes should be slightly below the soil line.

Lighting:

Provide light to moderate shade.

Awards

Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2002

Missouri Botanical Garden Plants of Merit

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal Plant -- 2015

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