Polygonatum biflorum n. Prince Charming (PP22304) is spreading, yet compact, growing only to 12 inches of height. Developed by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Hebron, Illinois, and co-introduced with Chicagoland Grows®. One of the most attractive selections of Solomon’s seal available. The creamy white, slightly fragrant, 1”long flowers are produced in profusion in late spring, followed by green berries that tum purple in autumn. Foliage is a medium green to blue green in stronger light, with a contrasting gray underside, turning a golden yellow in late autumn. Densely produced stems are uniformly upright to slightly arching. The only more compact Solomon’s seal is P. humile, which can be so short as to often get overrun by taller perennials. ‘Prince Charming’ forms a striking, dense colony in a few years. This graceful and striking perennial can be used in the perennial border, woodland garden, or partially shaded rock garden. Utilize as a slowly spreading groundcover, or as an accent plant. Site where you can appreciate its multiple seasons of interest, from the bloom display in the spring, to its attractive foliage all summer, finishing with its purple fruit and yellow foliage in autumn. Long-lived, pest-free, and truly low maintenance.

A Northern Sunset Perennial, it prefers rich, moist soil in full shade to part sun.

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