Polygonatum odoratum 'Spiral Staircase'
angled Solomon's seal
- Perennial
- 40-50 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Silvery-grey foliage
- Valuable foliage plant
Strikingly large leaves that are close together - like a spiral staircase - around the stem. White flowers in clusters are followed by blue-black berries in autumn. Good grower.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 40 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | May - June |
| Flower colour | White |
| Leaf colour | Green, Grey-green |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Polygonatum odoratum 'Spiral Staircase' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Polygonatum |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Common names |
NL: Welriekende salomonszegel EN: angled Solomon's seal |
| Breeder | Tony Avent (1997) |
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