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| Identification |
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Genus
Polygonatum
Species
biflorum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
small Solomon's seal
Family
CONVALLARIACEAE
Specimen number
S11667
Data source
HtZn p157;HumGrdn p57
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Herbaceous perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Spreading
Overall height
1' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full shade
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 22-23
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Polygonatum biflorum is a good hummingbird feeder. Small Solomon's seal has attractive berries during the winter. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. Full shade is ideal for this plant. It prefers well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
blue berries
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Rhizome
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Polygonatum biflorum is typically propagated using the plant's rhizomes. Small Solomon's seal is considered to have originated from Eastern US and North America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Polygonatum biflorum is an herbaceous perennial. Leaves: Small Solomon's seal has smooth attractive green leaves with prominent parallel veins. Flowers: This plant has drooping bell-shaped flowers dangling below upraised leaves along arching stems and appearing in pairs. Flowers begin in May and don't stop until July. The blossoms are usually either citron or white.
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