Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum - Smooth Solomon's Seal

Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum - Smooth Solomon's SealSizes available: #1 (Trade gallon) Basics: zones 3 9, 48" x 24", part to full shade, little ivory white tubular flowers bloom below the leaves at each node along the arching stem in mid to late spring. Dark blue berries form later in the year. The foliage turns a golden yellow as the season cools. Common names: Smooth Solomon's Seal Family: Asparagaceae Origin Distribution: According to Go Botany, native to a very tiny area in midcoast Maine. I don't

Sizes available: #1 (Trade gallon)

Basics: zones 3-9, 48" x 24", part to full shade, little ivory-white tubular flowers bloom below the leaves at each node along the arching stem in mid to late spring. Dark blue berries form later in the year. The foliage turns a golden yellow as the season cools. 

Common names: Smooth Solomon's Seal

Family: Asparagaceae

Origin/Distribution: According to Go Botany, native to a very tiny area in midcoast Maine. I don't understand this and need to do more research, but a wonderful plant nonetheless. 

Habitat: More information coming soon.

More: In my garden, hummingbirds and bees really like Solomon's Seal. I use this plant in flower arrangements. It lasts a long time in the vase and adds a lot of movement to a bouquet. It can be a strong spreader and is adaptable to dry soils, so it can grow well under trees. The root has been used medicinally. The roots (flour) and leaves (potherb) are edible.

Nursery: Van Berkum

Image credits: Van Berkum Nursery