Solomon’s Seal and False Solomon’s Seal -- closely related plants -- are often confused because they share a common name and many traits. Solomon’s Seal, with more than 70 identified species, grows in ...

Variegated Solomon’s seal has been selected by members of the Perennial Plant Association as the 2013 Perennial Plant of the Year. Known botanically as Polygonatum odoratum Variegatum, this classic ...

When we moved into our home many years ago, the shade in the garden presented a challenge. Though we had a couple of trees removed and shrubs like the invasive Rosa Multiflora cleared out, there was ...

This plant’s distinctive growing habit makes it a must for any garden, though it’s particularly suited to the woodland garden. The distinctive growing habit makes variegated Solomon’s seal a must for ...

This article is republished with permissions from theJanuary 2020 issueof Washington Gardener, a publication covering Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area gardens. If you’ve read any of my ...

Every year the Perennial Plant Association names a plant of the year. For 2013, the honor goes to Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum,' also known as Variegated Solomon's Seal. If your yard gets little ...

What: Smilacina racemosa has a graceful architectural appearance: Its strong, slightly arching stems have deep green alternating leaves with strong parallel veins running up to the tip. Plume-like ...