NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Polygonatum pubescens
Hairy Solomon's-seal, Downy Solomon's-seal
Scientific Name: |
Polygonatum pubescens |
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Genus: |
Polygonatum |
Species Epithet: |
pubescens |
Common Name: |
Hairy Solomon's-seal, Downy Solomon's-seal |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Ruscaceae (Ruscus Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
0-1 ft., 1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White, Green |
Light: |
Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day, Less than 2 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Moist |
Bloom Time: |
April, May, June |
Growing Area: |
Mountains |
Habitat Description: |
Moist forests, especially cove forests. Frequent (fairly common to locally common) in most of the NC mountains, probably less numerous at the lower elevations. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Important for Wildlife |
Landscape Value: |
Recommended and Available |
State Rank: |
S3: Vulnerable, S4: Apparently secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
The leaf undersides have clearly pubescent veins (P. biflorum does not), and is smaller, 1.5 to 2' while P. biflorum is 3-4'. |
Lisa Lofland Gould |
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