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Herbaceous Perennial

Polygonatum × hybridum 'Striatum' (v)

variegated garden Solomon's seal 'Striatum'

A perennial with slightly arched stems and bright green leaves splashed and streaked with creamy white. Clusters of small, creamy-white flowers tipped with green hang from the leaf axils and are followed by small, black berries

Synonyms
Polygonatum odoratum variegatum 'Grace Barker'
Polygonatum multiflorum hort. 'Variegatum'
see morePolygonatum odoratum 'Grace Barker'
Polygonatum × hybridum 'Variegatum'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green Cream
Summer Green Cream Black
Autumn Green Cream Black
Winter
Position
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asparagaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading branched
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets if eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus

Polygonatum are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with erect or arching stems bearing glossy, elliptic leaves and pendent, tubular or bell-shaped flowers, sometimes followed by black or red berries

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring taking care not to damage young, brittle shoots

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

Cut back to the base in late autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and solomon's seal sawfly

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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