Polygonatum odoratum 'Ruby Slippers'
Polygonatum odoratum 'Ruby Slippers' has bright red stems, green foliage with silver undersides, and white, pendulous flowers.
Description:
Polygonatum odoratum 'Ruby Slippers' is a unique Solomon's seal with bright red, upright, arching stems 20 inches long from base to tip. The pendulous, fragrant, white flowers are borne on the undersides of each stem providing a striking contrast with blue berries that can follow and remain into late fall. The foliage is a star attraction too with solid deep green leaves and silvery undersides. Perfect for the woodland or shade garden, as a ground cover, and in a shady mixed container. Attracts hummingbirds.
Common Name: Solomon's Seal
Family: Convallariaceae (The Lily of the Valley Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Part Shade, Full Shade, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist limestone woods and rocky places.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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