Polygonatum — 15 species
Botanical species in the genus Polygonatum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Polygonatum biflorum
Polygonatum biflorum
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Polygonatum biflorum is a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -30°c when fully dormant. Prefers a fertile humus rich moisture-retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. Plants are intolerant of heat and drought but they tolerate most other conditions.
Full cultivation guide →Polygonatum cirrhifolium
Polygonatum cirrhifolium
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile humus rich moisture-retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. Plants are intolerant of heat and drought but they tolerate most other conditions. Especially in areas where winters are cold, the shallow rhizomes of this species will benefit from the protection given by a deep mulch of leafmould.
Full cultivation guide →Polygonatum cyrtonema
Polygonatum cyrtonema
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile humus rich moisture-retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. Plants are intolerant of heat and drought but they tolerate most other conditions. Especially in areas where winters are cold, the shallow rhizomes of this species will benefit from the protection given by a deep mulch of leafmould.
Full cultivation guide →Polygonatum falcatum
Polygonatum falcatum
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Polygonatum falcatum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when fully dormant. Prefers a fertile humus rich moisture retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. Plants are intolerant of heat and drought but tolerate most other conditions.
Full cultivation guide →Polygonatum humile
Polygonatum humile
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Polygonatum humile is a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20 to -25°c when fully dormant. Prefers a fertile humus rich moisture retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. Plants are intolerant of heat and drought but tolerate most other conditions.
Full cultivation guide →Polygonatum inflatum
Polygonatum inflatum
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile humus rich moisture-retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. Plants are intolerant of heat and drought but they tolerate most other conditions. Especially in areas where winters are cold, the shallow rhizomes of this species will benefit from the protection given by a deep mulch of leafmould.
Full cultivation guide →Polygonatum involucratum
Polygonatum involucratum
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile humus rich moisture-retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. Plants are intolerant of heat and drought but they tolerate most other conditions. Especially in areas where winters are cold, the shallow rhizomes of this species will benefit from the protection given by a deep mulch of leafmould.
Full cultivation guide →Polygonatum kingianum
Polygonatum kingianum
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally prefer a fertile humus rich moisture-retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. They are intolerant of heat and drought but they tolerate most other conditions. Especially in areas where winters are cold, the shallow rhizomes of this species will benefit from the protection given by a deep mulch of leafmould.
Full cultivation guide →Polygonatum lasianthum
Polygonatum lasianthum
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile humus rich moisture-retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. Plants are intolerant of heat and drought but they tolerate most other conditions. Especially in areas where winters are cold, the shallow rhizomes of this species will benefit from the protection given by a deep mulch of leafmould.
Full cultivation guide →Polygonatum macropodum
Polygonatum macropodum
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile humus rich moisture-retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. Plants are intolerant of heat and drought but they tolerate most other conditions. Especially in areas where winters are cold, the shallow rhizomes of this species will benefit from the protection given by a deep mulch of leafmould.
Full cultivation guide →Polygonatum multiflorum
Polygonatum multiflorum
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Polygonatum multiflorum is a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -30°c when fully dormant. Prefers a fertile humus rich moisture retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. Succeeds in dry shade if the soil is rich in humus.
Full cultivation guide →Polygonatum odoratum
Polygonatum odoratum
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Polygonatum odoratum is a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25 to -30°c when fully dormant. Prefers a fertile humus rich moisture retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. Plants are intolerant of heat and drought but tolerate most other conditions.
Full cultivation guide →Polygonatum pubescens
Polygonatum pubescens
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Polygonatum pubescens is a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -30°c when fully dormant. Prefers a fertile humus rich moisture-retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. Plants are intolerant of heat and drought but they tolerate most other conditions.
Full cultivation guide →Polygonatum sibiricum
Polygonatum sibiricum
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Polygonatum sibiricum is a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -30°c when fully dormant. Prefers a fertile humus rich moisture retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. Plants are intolerant of heat and drought but tolerate most other conditions.
Full cultivation guide →Polygonatum verticillatum
Polygonatum verticillatum
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Polygonatum verticillatum is a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25°c when fully dormant. Prefers a fertile humus rich moisture retentive well-drained soil in cool shade or semi-shade. Plants are intolerant of heat and drought but tolerate most other conditions.
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