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Hairy Solomon's Seal Plant Care
Polygonatum pubescens (Willd.) Pursh
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This plant's distinctive feature is its gracefully arching stems adorned with pairs of glossy, green elliptical leaves. Originating from North America, Polygonatum pubescens is highly sought after by plant collectors for its delicate, bell-shaped white flowers that dangle like lanterns along the stems, adding a touch of elegance to any garden.
Every 7–10 days
Part shade to full shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Hairy Solomon's Seal?
Water Hairy Solomon's Seal every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it part shade to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Hairy Solomon's Seal Native To?
What Is the Hairy Solomon's Seal?
Hairy Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum pubescens) belongs to the Asparagaceae family within the Polygonatum genus. Hairy Solomon's Seal is native to the north-central and eastern US and eastern Canada.
Hairy Solomon's Seal displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Hairy Solomon's Seal produces small, bell-shaped white or greenish flowers hanging beneath the stems.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hairy Solomon's Seal?
Polygonatum pubescens requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hairy Solomon's Seal Need?
Hairy Solomon's Seal thrives in part shade to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Hairy Solomon's Seal in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Part shade to full shade
100–500 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hairy Solomon's Seal Prefer?
Polygonatum pubescens grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Hairy Solomon's Seal prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hairy Solomon's Seal?
Rich, moist, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Hairy Solomon's Seal to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hairy Solomon's Seal?
Feed Hairy Solomon's Seal every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Hairy Solomon's Seal?
Divide and repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Hairy Solomon's Seal?
Hairy Solomon's Seal can be propagated through division of rhizomes, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to solomon's seal plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Hairy Solomon's Seal Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hairy Solomon's Seal, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Hairy Solomon's Seal?
Hairy Solomon's Seal is susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Hairy Solomon's Seal Need?
Hairy Solomon's Seal grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Hairy Solomon's Seal is native to the north-central and eastern US and eastern Canada. In cooler regions, grow Hairy Solomon's Seal as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Hairy Solomon's Seal is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Polygonatum genus — compare its care with other Polygonatum species on PlantoScan.
Polygonatum is part of the Asparagaceae plant family — browse all Asparagaceae genera and species.
Hairy Solomon's Seal copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Polygonatum pubescens (Willd.) Pursh, family Asparagaceae (first published in Fl. Amer. Sept. 1: 234 (1813)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hairy Solomon's Seal, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a – 8b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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