True Solomon’s Seal – Polygonatum biflorum Bare Root Rhizomes | 10 Live Woodland Perennials | Native Shade Garden Plants

Enhance your woodland or shade garden with 10 live True Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) bare root rhizomes. This elegant native perennial is admired for its gracefully arching stems, dangling creamy-white bell-shaped flowers, and attractive blue-black berries that appear later in the season. It is a long-lived woodland favorite that returns reliably each spring, adding texture and natural beauty to shaded landscapes.

Unlike False Solomon’s Seal (Maianthemum racemosum), True Solomon’s Seal produces its delicate flowers beneath the arching stems. The distinctive scars left on mature rhizomes resemble the legendary Seal of King Solomon, inspiring the plant’s common name.

You will receive:
✔️ 10 live True Solomon’s Seal bare root rhizomes
✔️ Botanical Name: Polygonatum biflorum
✔️ Dormant bare roots (no pot or foliage)
✔️ Ready for planting

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: True Solomon’s Seal
Botanical Name: Polygonatum biflorum
Plant Type: Native herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Dormant bare root rhizomes
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist during establishment
Mature Height: 2–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
Flower Color: Creamy white, bell-shaped flowers
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes, in large shaded containers

🌱 Why Gardeners Love True Solomon’s Seal
• Elegant arching stems with dangling spring flowers
• Excellent native woodland perennial for shaded gardens
• Long-lived and easy to maintain once established
• Attractive fall berries and golden autumn foliage
• Perfect for woodland gardens, shade borders, and native plant landscapes
• Pollinator-friendly and deer resistant once established

💡 Care Tip: Plant bare root rhizomes promptly after arrival with the buds facing upward, approximately 1–2 inches below the soil surface. Add compost or leaf mold to enrich the soil, mulch to retain moisture, and keep the planting area evenly moist during the first growing season.