5 Seeds King Solomon's Seal Polygonatum biflorum Hardy Woodland Perennial Shade Garden

King Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) is a graceful woodland perennial admired for its arching stems and pairs of dangling, bell-shaped white flowers that appear in late spring. Over time it forms elegant colonies in shaded borders, woodland gardens, and naturalized areas, adding soft structure and a classic cottage-garden feel.

The flowers give way to small blue-black berries in late summer, and the foliage turns golden yellow in autumn for a warm seasonal display. This species works well as an understory planting beneath trees, along shaded pathways, or mixed with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving perennials. Each mature plant emerges from a thick rhizome, gradually spreading to create a lush, layered groundcover.
Species: Polygonatum biflorum
Variety: King Solomon's Seal
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Arching, clump-forming, slowly spreading by rhizomes
Sun: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3 to 8
Germination: Requires cold, moist stratification; sow in fall or refrigerate seeds for several weeks before sowing
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into soil; do not bury deeply
Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart
Notes: Deep shade to woodland conditions; flowers appear on second-year or older growth