seeds: Polygonatum biflorum (King Solomon's-seal)

Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.

Seed sowing instructions

code F, L = 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period. Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.

Plant information

This unique plant thrives in shade to part shade woodland settings but is quite versatile. The light green foliage and "pendulous" stems with bell-shaped flowers make a great sustitute for the non-native hosta. The autumn fruits will attract birds and the flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and more.

seeds: Polygonatum biflorum (King Solomon's-seal)

Name: seeds: Polygonatum biflorum (King Solomon's-seal)
SKU: SEED-POL-BIF

$4.75

Quantity

Not available but we are working on it!

packet	25 seeds
stratification code	F, L

type:	herbaceous perennial
sun needs:	shade to part shade (can take full sun but doesn't thrive there)
water needs:	average
height:	2-3'
plant spacing:	1 per sq foot
bloom time:	April, May, June
bloom color:	cream

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.