Polygonatum prattii exclude_rebuy wooded slopes where it grows

wooded slopes where it grows in alkaline soils

Because it is pollinated by nocturnal sphinx moths

with contrasting red anthers and red sepals

this Plant Delights Introduction is quite stunning

Polygonatum prattii exclude_rebuy wooded slopes where it growsI first encountered this charming dwarf Solomon's seal in 1996 near Zhongdian, China at the sub alpine elevation of 12,500'. Polygonatum prattii is a miniature Solomon's seal that forms a small clump of 6 8" tall stems adorned with tiny leaves and, in early spring, with equally tiny dark purple flowers. Polygonatum prattii is a must for detail oriented rock gardeners with a taste for esoteric and cute, but is essentially worthless for big picture