Solomon’s seal has arching stems with hanging, creamy-white bells beneath the leaves, followed by dark berries in a moist woodland-style border.
- Height
- 91–183 cm / 3–6 ft
- Spread
- 60–122 cm / 2–4 ft
- Light
- Shade / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry / Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Spring
- USDA zones
- 3a–9b
Planting
Choose partial or full shade and average soil that remains moderately moist to wet. It does best with some sunlight and suits the back of a shaded border.
Care
Divide while dormant in spring or autumn if the clump needs splitting. Watch young growth for slugs and snails, which can damage the plant.
Before planting: The blue-black berries are poisonous to people if swallowed.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Solomon's seal: James St. John · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Dwarf Solomon's seal: Kathy Sill · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- 'Blue Mouse Ears' hosta: Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- American alumroot: Behnke Nurseries, Inc. · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.