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(Polygonatum humile)
Dwarf Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum humile)
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Photo by: Yann Kemper | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Yann Kemper | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-05-08T14:46:49-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Sanger, California
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 10" - 85" | 13" | Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. | Irrigate N" / year |
| • High Temp. | 61°F - 89°F | 98°F | Your summers may be too hot for this plant. | Too hot |
| • Low Temp. | -38°F - 33°F | 36°F | OK, but your winter temperatures are warmer than normal for this plant | OK |
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.
Summary
Polygonatum humile, commonly known as Dwarf Solomon’s Seal, is a deciduous perennial herb native to forest floors and shaded slopes in Eastern Asia, including regions of Japan, Korea, and Siberia. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-0.8 feet (15-24 cm) and spreads 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) wide, forming dense colonies. The plant features arching stems with alternate, ovate leaves and small, bell-shaped, greenish-white flowers that hang from the leaf axils in spring to early summer. The flowers are modest yet charming, and they give way to blue-black berries in late summer.
Dwarf Solomon’s Seal is valued for its graceful foliage and unobtrusive flowers, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shade gardens, and naturalized areas. It is also used as a ground cover under trees and shrubs. This plant thrives in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil and benefits from a layer of mulch to maintain soil moisture. While it prefers part shade to full shade, it is relatively low maintenance once established. Gardeners should be aware that slugs and snails can sometimes damage the foliage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Dwarf Solomon’s Seal is valued for its graceful foliage and unobtrusive flowers, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shade gardens, and naturalized areas. It is also used as a ground cover under trees and shrubs. This plant thrives in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil and benefits from a layer of mulch to maintain soil moisture. While it prefers part shade to full shade, it is relatively low maintenance once established. Gardeners should be aware that slugs and snails can sometimes damage the foliage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-0.8 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Forest floors and shaded slopes in Eastern Asia
Other Names
Common Names: 각시둥굴레
Scientific Names: Polygonatum humile, Polygonatum humile f. humillimum, Polygonatum humile var. humillimum, Polygonatum humillimum, Polygonatum officinale var. humile
GBIF Accepted Name: Polygonatum humile Fisch. ex Maxim.