How to Propagate and Grow
Polygonatum

Genus: Polygonatum

Family: Convallariaceae/Liliaceae

Species: P. canaliculatum

Common Names: Common Solomon's seal, Solomon's seal.

Classification: Perennial.

Height: 1.5m (60inches).

Flowering: From spring to early summer.

Usage: Ideal for borders and beds.

Polygonatum makes an ideal cottage garden plant.

Polgonatum are very effective in woodland and wild life gardens.

Site: Polygonatum prefer full sun, they thrive in it!

Polygonatum will also do well in partial shade.

Soil: Any rich, moisture retentive but free draining soil.

Propagation Methods: By seed in autumn.

Place seeds in trays of moist horticultural sand and keep in cool shade.

Check seeds every 2 weeks or so.

As soon as radicles appear sow seed in compost as normal.

Best germination temperature: 40 deg F.

Time from sowing to germination: 1 year onwards.

Extremely slow germination, so you need to be very patient!

It is well worth the wait!

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Division in spring or autumn.

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