Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’

has been named 2013 Perennial Plant of the Year by The Perennial Plant Association.

Common Name: Variegated Solomon's Seal

The graceful, arching stems of Solomon's Seal add an exotic touch to the shade garden and are often described as being architectural. This selection has arching burgundy stems with alternate, lance-shaped green leaves edged in creamy-white. Dangling, fragrant, creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers appear in late spring looking much like pairs of ballerina slippers. Fragrance is lily-like. Excellent for cutting. Beautiful in the shady woodland garden, combining well with ferns and Hosta of all kinds. Plants are a little slow to establish, but clumps are long-lived and carefree. May be divided in early fall, once clumps are large enough.

 

 

Sun Exposure:  Full or Partial Shade

Soil Type:  Normal or Sandy or Clay

Soil pH:  Neutral or Alkaline or Acid

Bloom Time:  Late Spring-Early Summer

Plant Uses & Characteristics:   Accent: Good Texture/Form - Alpine & Rock -   Border  - Containers -    Cut Flower -   Rabbit Resistant -   Fragrant - Deer Resistant -   Massed .    

Poisonous/Toxic:  Specimen,   Woodland                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Height:  20-23 inches 

Spread:  12 -18 inches
                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Gatsby's Star™ Oakleaf hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia

 It's got star power! Doubled blooms are similar to those of 'Snowflake', but the individual petals are pointed instead of rounded. The result is a beautiful, lacy panicle - and a very showy plant. It's a fun way to add some unexpected drama to woodland gardens.

Features

Native. White flowers. Burgundy fall foliage.

Fall Interest

Native to North America      

Characteristics                             

Shrub Type:

Deciduous

Height Category:

Medium

Garden Height:

60 - 72 Inches

Scape Height Maximum:

72

Spacing Maximum:

72 Inches       

Spread:

60 - 72 Inches

Flower Colors:

White

Foliage Colors:

Green

Foliage Colors:

Red

Foliage Shade:

Green foliage turns burgundy in fall

Habit:

Mounded

Container Role:

Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:

Part Sun to Sun

Blooms On:

Old Wood

Bloom Time:

Summer

Hardiness Zones:

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Uses:

Border Plant

Uses:

Landscape

Uses Notes:

Mixed borders, woodland gardens

Duration:

Shrub

Water Category:

Average

Maintenance Category:

Easy

Maintenance Notes:

Best in moist, well-drained soil. May need winter protection in the North.

 

 

In the hopes of reaching the moon, men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.

Albert Schweitzer