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Homes & Gardens
Thomas Rutter

How to grow Solomon's seal – for a graceful part-shade perennial with bell-like blooms

Solomon's seal with white, bell-like blooms in a garden.

Solomon’s seal, or Polygonatum, is a perennial ground cover with attractive, arching stems and hanging white blooms. These plants look best in a woodland setting, thriving in part-shade where their pale blooms contrast brilliantly against a lush green backdrop.

Lily of the valley and Solomon's seal have a similar appearance, although the latter displays a far less vigorous growing habit. Lily of the valley tends to become invasive under certain conditions, so opting to grow Solomon's seal is a good choice in cooler, northern yards.

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