Common Solomon's Seal

Pendent clusters of tubular, green-tipped, creamy-white flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by small, round, black fruits. This graceful plant is perfect for a cool, shady border or a semi wild garden. The fresh green foliage is best on a moist soil enriched with well-rotted leafmould.Position: partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: May to JuneFlower colour: creamy-whiteOther features: spherical black fruits; the stems are useful for flower-arrangingHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Cut the plant down to the ground in autumn. Lift and divide large colonies in early spring, taking care not to damage the young shoots. Apply a mulch of well-rotted leafmould or garden compost in spring
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