Solomon's Seal native to woodland areas - Woodland garden organic seeds (8)

Description: Solomon's seal an elegant perennial plants native to woodland areas of several continents, including North America. Although the small, tubular flowers, which come in white, green, or pink, are charming, it's the slender arching stems and long, lance-shaped leaves that make Solomon's seal such a favorite in shade gardens and woodland settings. Small blackish berries remain after the flowers fade, often enjoyed by birds. Once established, Solomon’s seal slowly spreads and creates a blanket of foliage that turns a golden yellow in autumn. Most of Solomon's seal plants grow one to two feet tall.Solomon's Seal biflorum, also known as smooth Solomon's seal, is a North American native that grows roughly one to three feet tall. Its leaves are smooth on both sides, and the plant features white-green flowers. It is a good choice for small gardens. It is hardy in zones 3 to 9.Solomon's Seal Care Solomon's seal plants are native to woodland areas, so they prefer to grow in a spot with some shade and dampness. Solomon’s seal does not require deadheading (removing spent blooms). The flowers are small and will drop off naturally. Plus, the foliage remains attractive for the entire growing season (spring to fall), so the plant is virtually maintenance-free with no need for pruningLightSolomon's seal plants are naturally found growing under large shade trees in dappled light. So an ideal planting site in your garden should have partial to full shade. They can tolerate more sun when grown in cooler climates.SoilThese plants like cool soil that’s rich in organic matter and has good drainage. A slightly acidic to neutral soil pH (5.0 to 7.0) is ideal. To increase the richness of your soil, it can be helpful to add a layer of compost around your Solomon’s seal each year. Allowing leaf litter to decompose around the plants creates a rich, humusy environment the plants enjoy.WaterSolomon's seal plants prefer soil that remains evenly moist but not soggy. Young plants should be watered regularly to maintain consistent moisture in the soil. Established plants still prefer to be in soil that is damp to the touch, though they can tolerate short periods of drought if necessary.Temperature and HumidityWhile they prefer cool and shady environments with some humidity, Solomon's seal can successfully grow in hot and dry climates with some help. Make sure the plants have ample soil moisture and shade, as well as protection from strong, hot winds. A layer of mulch around the plants can help to keep their roots cool and moist. In the fall, frost will cause the plants to die back to the roots for the winter.Fertilizer Because this plant likes to grow in plenty of organic matter, mix some compost into the soil of your garden site when first planting Solomon's seal to give it a good start. Then, continue to add an organic fertilizer or compost each year at the start of the growing season to give your plant a boost, especially if you don't have naturally fertile soil. No other artificial feeding is needed. This is for 8 fresh organic seeds with growing instructions.

Price: 4.25 USD

Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin

End Time: 2024-11-22T21:54:18.000Z

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