Although the real Solomon's seal is not that rare in nature, it is not very well known as an ornamental plant in the garden due to its somewhat inconspicuous appearance. This plant species scores with its frugality and the rapid greening of shady garden areas.
Solomon's Seal prefers to stay in the shadows
Subtle spring bloomer for shady locations
The perennial Solomon's seal (Polygonatum odoratum), which is easily hardy outdoors, usually grows in nature at the edges of forests, which is why it is colloquially referred to as white root. In the spring, bell-shaped flowers and later poisonous berries form on the overhanging plant stalks. Especially in shady and semi-shady perennial beds, Solomon's seal can spread rapidly in a few years through underground foothills.
Optimal conditions on loose and moist soil
In contrast to many other garden perennials, the Solomon's seal also gets along well with slightly loamy and evenly moist to slightly swampy soil. However, the subsoil, like the forest floor in loose mixed deciduous forests, should be as loose and rich in humus as possible. This plant is grateful for regular mulching in spring.
tips
Since the so-called Solomon's seal sawfly is very site-loyal, it infests stocks in the garden or in nature every year. Control without chemical aids can be carried out by cutting out the stalks containing eggs or by collecting the optically distinctive caterpillars.