Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Solomon’s seal, Polygonatum x hybridum, is an old cottage garden plant, producing graceful, arching stems with precisely paired, oval leaves along their length. These are quickly joined by dangling, green-tipped, white bell-shaped flowers that persist throughout late spring and early summer.
Polygonatum x hybridum 'Betberg' is a cultivar that first appeared after it was given to plantswoman Beth Chatto by Isbert Preussler, who collected it from the Black Forest in Germany. The stems and leaves are a rich bronze-purple as they emerge, gradually changing to green. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed, partially shaded border or woodland planting scheme, and looks lovely paired with corydalis and bleeding heart.
Grow Polygonatum x hybridum 'Betberg' in moist but well-drained soil in a cool, shady spot.
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Polygonatum ‘Betberg’ and wildlife
Polygonatum ‘Betberg’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Polygonatum ‘Betberg’ poisonous?
Polygonatum ‘Betberg’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested.
