Solomon’s going to sleep

Here are few images of our Solomon’s Seal (polygonatum) going to sleep in the garden. We think they are fascinating even as they approach dormancy. The top image is Polyongatum falcatum showing the amazing fruit set contrasting with the aging foliage.

Polygonatum falcatum with aging foliage
Polygonatum falcatum

The next image is Polygonatum odoratum, which probably has the best golden fall color of any species we’ve observed. At bottom is Polygonatum involucratum showing the transformation of the involucres (the pouches that hold the flower), and they age to tan, prior to the leaves changing colors. Solomon’s seal are cold hardy from zones 4 to 9.

Polygonatum odoratum with golden fall foliage
Polygonatum odoratum

Solomon's Seal showing the transformation of the involucres
Polygonatum involucratum

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