Polygonatum odoratum

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Polygonatum odoratum
Also known as: Solomon’s seals
Images: Google Images

Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer
Format: Smal
Height: 1.20 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: -
Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Shadow, Half shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Root
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Fragrant

Description

Young Brussels sprouts can be boiled and serve as a substitute for asparagus. The roots are also edible after cooking and contain a high starch content.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/08
End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow 		Achillea millefolium can attract beneficial insects and provide ground cover, helping to suppress weeds around Polygonatum odoratum.
Aegopodium podagraria
Ground Elder, Bishop's goutweed, Goutweed, Bishop's Weed 		Aegopodium podagraria acts as a ground cover, helping to keep moisture in the soil and suppressing weeds.
Agastache foeniculum
Anise hysop 		Agastache foeniculum attracts pollinators which can benefit the flowering and fruiting of Polygonatum odoratum.
Althaea officinalis
Marsh Mallow 		Althaea officinalis can enhance the nutrient content of the soil, benefiting nearby plants like Polygonatum odoratum.
Alnus glutinosa
European Alder 		Alnus glutinosa can fix nitrogen in the soil, enriching the soil for Polygonatum odoratum and other nearby plants.
Allium sativum
Garlic 		Allium sativum helps repel certain pests that could harm Polygonatum odoratum.
Angelica sylvestris
Wild angelica , Wood angelica 		Angelica sylvestris can attract beneficial insects which assist in pollination and pest control around Polygonatum odoratum.