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Solomon seal
The roots I received was very healthy. Received product in a timely matter.
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Solomon Seal
These plants are very easy to care for.
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Solomon Seal
The blooms on this plant are very unique and beautiful. Looks great in my gardens!
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Shipping Information
We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.
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Description
Solomon Seal Plant is a Relative of Asparagus and used for Food and Medicine
Solomon Seal is a relative of asparagus and is used for both food and medicine. It has arching stems and hanging tubular cream-colored flowers. It grows well in shaded areas with fertile soil. Preferring rich soil in a damp, shady setting, this plant is slow to become well established but will eventually form nice clumps. The root is a rhizome. The circular scar that it leaves when a stem is broken away resembles the Star of David. That is why it was dubbed the Seal.
Solomon's Seal Grows Best in Woodland Gardens, Wild Gardens, and Naturalized Areas
They have white to pale greenish white bell-shaped flowers that dangle from the stems. They possess alternating lance-shaped leaves, which are green, and some are green with a white tip. Flowers are followed by blue-black berries in autumn. Best in woodland gardens, wild gardens, naturalized areas or native plant gardens. May be used in partially shaded borders or rock gardens. Good with astilbe and ferns.
Botanical Latin Name: Polygonatum Biflorum
Common Name: Solomon"s Seal
Sun Exposure: Best in part shade to shade
Hardiness Zones: does well in 3-9 acidic to average
Mature Height: grows to 1-4 ft.
Spread: Rapidly spread through rootstock.
Spacing: Plant 2-3" inches apart
Growth Rate: moderate
Flowering Time: Early spring
How Long It Flowers: The flowers last from early spring to early summer
Flower Color: White to pale greenish white
Soil Requirements: Grows best in fertile Well-drained soil
Pruning: Seldom needs pruning. If required do so sparingly every 3-4 years
The Benefits of Landscaping with seal perennials
While looking to make an addition to your general outdoors aesthetic, you will often find that you need a low-maintenance, attractive, and fragrant plants and flowers. These attributes are sometimes a tough bargain. What if you could get all that in one plant? Solomon's seal can easily be considered a garden star perennial. It is a flowering plant that is popular for growing into fragrant attractive gardens effortlessly. Read on to explore the benefits this wonder plant can add to your landscaping.
It is Low-Maintenance
Seal is a perfect option, especially in sites with high shade covering, making it a great landscaping option for your home or office building. You may grow it from a seed, but this might take up to three years to bloom. A better option is to buy rhizomes from a tree nursery and transplant to your garden. Once they establish their roots, they are steady growers that require little attention and seamlessly grow into a dense colony of plants over the years.
You also don't have to worry about it growing too fast for your liking as you can easily control its spread by carefully cutting out the rhizomes to your preference.
It is Ornamental
You will not go wrong when you choose seal for your garden. They have graceful lush green leaves which blossom into creamy-white flowers with distinctive arching shape. Apart from the white flowers, seal yields pink and purple flowers as well. In autumn, the leaves turn to a soft golden color and shade off purple berries that add a colorful touch to your garden. This aesthetic feature will make your yard stay beautiful and attractive all year long.
It is Fragrant
Once seal blooms, its flowers give off a pleasantly sweet fragrance that is both inviting and appealing. This scent can give you the right spot for the construction of reading booths in your garden as you enjoy the sweet scent. This scent will also give your garden a welcoming and unique fragrance, which makes your landscaping inviting to more than just your eyes.
Resilience
Seal is known to tolerate both full morning and evening sun. It can also survive short seasons of drought without the need for irrigation, making it quite pocket friendly. Landscaping with these plants gives you numerous options on where to place it in your garden. Since it is equally well adjusted to shady areas, Solomon's seal can form a beautiful addition to the veranda of your home or office and can also grow well in your farmhouse alongside your fruit trees.
Conclusion
Seal is a wonder among flowering plants and an excellent addition to your landscaping. It is quite economical as it only requires little to no attention, and it is low maintenance across all seasons. Consider the benefits discussed herein the next time you go shopping for that missing element in your landscaping and reap the benefits as the plant grows.