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| Identification |
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Genus
Polygonatum
Species
odoratum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
scented Solomon's seal
angular Solomon's seal
Family
CONVALLARIACEAE
Specimen number
S11666
Data source
HtZn p157;MedPl p251
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial to full shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Rich
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 odoratum has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. Scented Solomon's seal (also known as angular Solomon's seal) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this species has a texture that is rich. Partial to full shade is best for growing this plant. It does well in moist 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
no
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
astringent
demulcent
decongestant
vulnerary
Medicinal parts
Rhizome
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Its berries are toxic if taken internally
Medicinal notes
Polygonatum odoratum has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as an astringent, as a demulcent, as a decongestant and as a vulnerary. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. Scented Solomon's seal (sometimes called angular Solomon's seal) is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the rhizome. Its berries are toxic if taken internally.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
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 odoratum most likely originates from Eastern US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Polygonatum odoratum is a perennial. Flowers: Scented Solomon's seal (locally known in some parts as angular Solomon's seal) has drooping flowers. Flowers are borne during the month of May. Most often the flowers occur in either citron or white.
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