Giant Solomon's seal
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Giant Solomon's seal is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Convallariaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 3 m
- Spread
- 1.8 m
- Growth
- slow
- Lifespan
- 15 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 3–7
- Shade tolerance
- full shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- moist – very wet
- pH
- 5 – 7
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Frequently asked questions
Giant Solomon's seal: how big does it get?
Giant Solomon's seal (Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 3 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.8 m. Growth is slow.
Giant Solomon's seal: what site does it need?
Giant Solomon's seal tolerates full shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range moist – very wet. The pH may lie between 5 and 7.
Giant Solomon's seal: is it hardy?
Giant Solomon's seal is listed as hardy in zone 3–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Giant Solomon's seal: will it grow in Central Europe?
Giant Solomon's seal is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
Giant Solomon's seal: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from May to June.
Giant Solomon's seal: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Giant Solomon's seal. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Giant Solomon's seal: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Medicinal 9/10.
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