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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Shade Type:
Damp

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
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. It's perfect for growing in a mixed, partially shaded border or woodland planting scheme, and looks lovely paired with corydalis and bleeding heart.

Polygonatum x hybridum ‘Wakehurst’ has particularly dark foliage with slender stems, and deep lilac flowers.

Grow Polygonatum x hybridum ‘Wakehurst’ in moist but well-drained soil in a cool, shady spot. Cut the plant back to the ground in autumn. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring.

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Polygonatum ‘Wakehurst’ and wildlife

Polygonatum ‘Wakehurst’ 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 ‘Wakehurst’ poisonous?

Polygonatum ‘Wakehurst’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
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