Solomon's Seal

Polygonatum biflorum

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Solomon's Seal prefers shady conditions and is a good understory plant. White flowers are followed by blue-black berries in autumn. Foliage turns an attractive yellow in fall. Plant material dies back completely in the winter. Attracts birds, bees, hummingbirds and butterflies.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Shade

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in non-wetlands but may occur in wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Riparian Restoration

Upland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

1-3

Flower Color

White

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

April-May

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance