Solomon's Seal

About this plant

Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) is a classic choice for shaded landscapes, celebrated for its unique architectural form. Its unbranched stems emerge in spring, showcasing an elegant, arching habit from which pairs of ovate leaves gracefully dangle. Beneath these leaves, small, bell-shaped, greenish-white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, creating a subtle yet captivating display. These blossoms mature into attractive dark blue-black berries in fall, providing seasonal interest and a food source for birds. This resilient plant spreads gently to form colonies, making it an excellent groundcover or mass planting in woodland settings, creating a serene and sophisticated understory.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Solomon's Seal is remarkably low-maintenance once established. It thrives in well-drained, organically rich soil. Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. No significant pruning is required; simply cut back spent foliage in late fall or early spring to refresh the plant. It's generally pest and disease free.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.