Solomon's Seal Series
A close relative to the Lily-of-the-Valley, the Solomon’s Seal has a long slender stalk with light green figure-shaped flowers. Blossoms hang on the stem in pairs of two, just under each set of two leaves, on stalks of 18 or more inches. Flowers develop into deep purple berries coveted by birds. Its roots and shoots are edible. Pioneers and American Indians crushed the roots for flour, the leaves for tea and also used it for medicinal purposes. The Solomon's Seal got its name from the scars on the rootstock which somewhat look like a royal seal. The name Solomon came from King Solomon, the tenth century B.C. King of Israel. It was said that King Solomon placed his seal of approval on this plant.  The scientific name for this plant is Polygonatum biflorum and another name for this plant is Sigillum benedictae virgins, or seal of the Blessed Virgin.  Solomon's Seal plants growing in early spring. Solomon's Seal plants blooming.
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