Great Solomon's Seal
Polygonatum commutatum
Asparagaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Nh to Manitoba S. to GA and Mexico
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Source of plant
Shady Oaks Nursery, Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm, Shady Oaks Nursery, Mary Hirshfeld, Shady Oaks Nursery
Description
Like an ordinary solomon's seal increased to twice its normal size. Large rounded leaves; flowers in large clusters in late spring. An excellent grower achieving 4' in poor sand, but in good soil is said to reach 7' in height, although I doubt it.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
fragrance, growth habit