Water
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, especially in warmer weather. Reduce watering in autumn and keep the soil only slightly damp during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging.
Also known as Angled Solomon's-Seal · Angular Solomon's-Seal · Aromatic Solomon's-Seal
Scented Solomon's-seal (Polygonatum odoratum) is an elegant woodland perennial featuring arching stems with fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial to full shade
25% intensity
Thrives in dappled shade or beneath deciduous trees. Protect from harsh afternoon sun.
Consistent moisture, reduced in dormancy
50% intensity
Prefers evenly moist soil, but avoid waterlogged conditions.
Loam
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures. Tolerant of winter freezes once dormant.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Light feeding
25% intensity
A light application of balanced fertilizer in spring, or incorporate compost.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, especially in warmer weather. Reduce watering in autumn and keep the soil only slightly damp during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging.
Remove dead or damaged stems at the base after flowering has finished. Cut back all foliage to the ground in late autumn or early spring before new growth emerges. This is mainly for tidiness and to prevent disease.
Divide established clumps in early spring or autumn. Carefully separate the rhizomes, ensuring each piece has at least one bud.
Replant divisions immediately at the same depth they were growing, watering well to help them establish.
Polygonatum odoratum is a slow-growing perennial and generally prefers to be left undisturbed. If division is necessary, repot into a larger container or back into the garden border in early spring or autumn.
Use well-draining potting mix.
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Where Scented Solomon's-Seal (Polygonatum odoratum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Polygonatum |
| Species | Polygonatum odoratum |
Similar in genus Polygonatum
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