Polygonatum odoratum 'Byakko'
White Tiger Solomon's Seal
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Shop Available PolygonatumItem #: 7624
Zones: 4a to 9b, at least
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 30" tall
Origin: Japan
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
We have plantsman Barry Yinger to thank for bringing this nearly extinct, old Japanese cut-foliage cultivar into US cultivation. The translation of 'Byakko' to "White Tiger" is apt to describe the amazing foliage. The red stems are adorned with leaves which emerge solid green and then the half closest to the stem magically morphs to creamy white. Polygonatum 'Byakko' is reasonably vigorous, considering the large amount of white on the leaves...expect a 30" tall x 2' wide clump in 5 years. This is truly a magical plant for the woodland garden.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Polygonatum
Flower Color: White/Cream
Leaf Color: Green , Variegated , White/Cream
Bloom Time: Spring
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Living Wall , Night Gardens , White Garden
Other: Butterfly Attracting Plants , Edimentals , Cut Flower Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Dry Shade Plants , Groundcovers , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Plants from China , Plants from Japan , Plants that Attract Birds , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Colored Foliage , Patterned Foliage