Polygonatum

Easily grown members of the Liliaceae (in its broadest sense) usually thought of as being for a shady, or half-shady, leafy spot under trees or shrubs. Almost all of the species appreciate a humus-enriched soil. They do need a season to establish new roots, after being moved, please make allowance for this.

They are adaptable and the taller species will also do well in the open garden. The very dwarf and alpine species are ideal in pots or sinks.

They are largely pest- and trouble-free. The exception to this is caused by the depredations of a grey sawfly caterpillar (the adults are small, black and a little moth-like in appearance) which is found all over the country. If this occurs then it is easily dealt with, with a single spray of a systemic insecticidal spray or even household fly spray.

Those offered will slowly clump under the right conditions of light, or dappled, shade, humus-rich soil and good drainage. They are very tolerant and will put up with a lot!

Available for ordering from our Spring list only, though a few are sometimes available in late Autumn as well.