Polygonatum odoratum

Polygonatum odoratum

Native to:
Albania | Austria | Baltic States | Belarus | Belgium | Bulgaria | China | Corse | Czechia-Slovakia | Denmark | Finland | France | Germany | Great Britain | Greece | Hungary | Italy | Japan | Kazakhstan | Korea | Krym | Kuril Is. | Morocco | Netherlands | North Caucasus | Norway | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Portugal | Romania | Russia | Sicilia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Ukraine | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Polygonatum
Species:
Polygonatum odoratum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
90 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; germination is slow and erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuation outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in the spring. Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water for approximately 7 days. Discard water. * place in moist sand in shade x 1 year; sow as soon as radicle appears

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society