RHS Synonyms
Polygonatum 'Silver Wings'
Herbaceous Perennial
'Silver Wings' is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial 40cm high with arching, angled stems, lance-shaped to ovate leaves, 5-15cm long, green above and silvery blue-green below, and in each upper leaf axil from one to four fragrant, hanging, green-tipped white flowers, 3 cm long, in late spring and early summer, sometimes followed by round black fruit, 6mm across; bees may visit the flowers
Position
Full shade, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres