POLYGONATUM
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POLYGONATUM
Commonly known as Lady's seal
Genus of about 60 species of rhizomatous perennials from woodland in temperate regions of Eurasia and North America.
The UK native is P. multiflorum, found locally in woods in England and Wales. Commonly found in gardens. A rarer species, P. odoratum is found in limestone woods in northwestern England and Wales.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Slugs, sawfly larvae -
Place of origin
Europe, temperate Asia -
DeciduousOvate-lance-shaped leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long, arranged alternately.
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Green
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White
Green-tipped -
Tubular2-6 pendent flowers 1cm (½in) long from lower leaf axil
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Fully hardy
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Silver variegated
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
30-60cm (12-24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial with arching, hairless stems. Flowers are followed by spherical, black fruits
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Herbaceous
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
Keep roots shaded from sun. -
Partial shade
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toxic if eaten
(Toxic to pets if eaten) -
harmful if eaten
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
30-60cm (12-24in)
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