perennial · design plant record

Polygonatum biflorum

Solomon’s seal

Arching stems carry hanging pale flowers in a woodland layer.

Illustrations show a representative form; the detail view is a crop of the same artwork. Use the named factual source and exact cultivar for identification and purchase checks.

Height at maturity

0.91–1.83 m (3–6 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.61–1.22 m (2–4 ft)

Light

Part shade / Shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

3–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring

Fit it to the site

Moist, draining soil; established plants can tolerate some dryness.

Berries are not food; allow for seasonal dieback.

Keep the care in the decision

Leave room for gradual rhizome spread and retain soil organic matter.

Origin & safety checks

Eastern North America, North Carolina. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Not a toxicity assessment. Verify the exact plant and any edible part with an appropriate local authority; keep uncertain plants away from ingestion.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.