Polygonatum odoratum 'Silver Wings' (v)
variegated angular Solomon's Seal 'Silver Wings'
'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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | Green Blue Grey | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | Green Blue Grey | Black | |
| Autumn | Yellow | Black | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets if eaten (dogs) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Polygonatum are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with erect or arching stems bearing glossy, elliptic leaves and pendent, tubular or bell-shaped flowers, sometimes followed by black or red berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in partial shade; will also tolerate sun or full shade if soil is cool and moist
Propagation
Propagate by division of the rhizomes when growth begins in spring, taking care to avoid damaging any young, brittle shoots
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and solomon's seal sawfly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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