Japanese Solomon's Seal

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Native distribution

Cheju Island, Korea

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Plant Delights

Description

A unique form of Solomon's seal that was discovered in 1997 on Korea's Cheju Island. The leaves are abnormally large for P. odoratum and are borne very close together compared to typical plants. The stems twist slightly, creating the effect of a spiral staircase. In fall, the white flowers are replaced by large blue-black berries.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

fragrance, foliage characteristics, growth habit