COMMON NAME Solomon’s Seal
TYPE rhizomatous perennial, arching stems, deciduous
GROWTH ENVIRONMENT full or partial shade, woodland, perennial border
SOIL fertile, moist, humus – rich, well-drained soil
ZONE 3 - 8
SIZE 2’ - 3’
FLOWER COLOR single or clustered, small, pendulous, tubular white flowers in leaf axils in May
NARRATIVE Prolific spring bloomer. Grows under trees in bright light. Fall color of leaves is yellow. Dies back to the ground in winter. Divide rhizomes in spring when growth starts or in fall. Divide clump every 3 – to 5 years.