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Great solomon's seal

Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum

Great solomon's seal (Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11b. Mature size 17"–2'. Blooms May–Jun.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 40 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–11b
Mature size: 17"–2'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: May–Jun
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Great solomon's seal (Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum) — *Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum* — Great solomon's seal. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Great solomon's seal (Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11b. Mature size 17"–2'. Blooms May–Jun.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, great solomon's seal pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Gray Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum).