
(Polygonatum involucratum)

Angular solomon's seal, Himalayan solomon's seal, Involucrate solomon's seal, Giant solomon's seal
Polygonatum involucratum is a perennial herbaceous plant species native to Japan. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has arching stems with alternate leaves. The flowers are small and white with green tips, hanging from the axils of the leaves.
24-36 inches (60-90 cm)
Japanese Solomon's Seal prefers partial to full shade, but can tolerate some morning sun.
Japanese Solomon's Seal prefers moderate to high humidity levels.
Fertilize once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Prune Japanese Solomon's Seal after blooming to remove dead or damaged stems and leaves.
Japanese Solomon's Seal is generally pest-free, but can be susceptible to snails and slugs.
12-24 inches (30-60 cm)
This plant species prefers consistently moist soil, but not waterlogged. Watering should be reduced in winter when the plant is dormant.
This plant species prefers cool temperatures, between 60-75°F (15-24°C).
The growing season for Japanese Solomon's Seal is from spring to fall.
This plant species is relatively easy to grow.
Japanese Solomon's Seal can grow in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.
The rhizomes of Japanese Solomon's Seal are used in traditional Japanese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including sore throats and digestive issues.