The classic variegated Solomon’s seal, this superb selection displays graceful arching stems covered with neat rows of alternately arranged, elliptical, green and bright-white painted leaves. Its waxy white cylindrical bell shaped fragrant flowers are 1/2 inch long, hang in pendent fashion, and are generously borne mid to late spring. A creeper by horizontal rootstalk, variegated Solomon’s seal is nice on its own as a general cover and also makes a splendid companion. 2013 Perennial Plant of the Year.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
3
Blossom Color:
White to Cream
Growth Habit:
Slow Spreading
Max Height:
2½'
Texture:
Medium Texture
Recommended Spacing:
12" to 16"
We sell this plant in these containers:
#1 Pot
Special Characteristics
Cuttings
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Drought Tolerant
Bees
Large Area
Small Area
Deer Resistant
Fragrant Flowers
Controls Erosion
Award Winning
Features
Pendant bell shaped fragrant springborne flowers hang below graceful arching stems covered in green and white painted leaves.
Landscape Value
Moderate to large scale ground cover, edging, accent, or companion plant.
Care
Watering:
Variegated Fragrant Solomon's Seal is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
Variegated Fragrant Solomon's Seal is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
Variegated Fragrant Solomon's Seal is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.
