Polygonatum odoratum 'Ruby Slippers' - Ruby Slippers Solomon's Seal

Ruby Slippers Solomon’s Seal is a shade loving herbaceous perennial that slowly spreads with gracefully arching red stems and rich green veined foliage.  Sweetly fragrant clusters of small bell-shaped white flowers dangle from the leave axils in spring are followed by dark blue fruit seeds.  Best grown in part shade and rich moist well-drained soils.  Tolerates both wet and dry soils.  Unlike the native species, Fragrant Solomon's Seal may cause discomfort if eaten.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly. No serious pests or diseases.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers. 

COMPANION PLANTS: Hosta, Giant Leopard Plant, Jacob’s Ladder

IMAGES: Prides Corner, Polygonatum odoratum 'Ruby Slippers'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.