We've been observing this phenomenal plant in our trial gardens for more than five years, so we've got the proof that this shade perennial will be a true performer. It gets its name, 'Ruby Slippers', from the bright red, upright and slightly arching stems that are red from base to tip. Solid deep green leaves have silvery undersides. The plants are produced in colonies and will spread in the garden. This is definitely a tough plant for shade. Like the species, white flowers are produced in late spring below the stem, rather than on top. At the leaf axils, blue berries follow and are held on the plant until late fall. Of Japanese origin.
Height:
21.0 Inches
Spread:
10.0-21.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate:
Slow
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Foliage Fragrant Flowers Ground Cover Attractive Foliage Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Solomon's Seal is a natural plant for the shady woodland garden, even tolerating heavy shade. Deep, rich, moist soil is best. Solomon's Seal is sometimes slow to establish itself, but is very long-lived and easy to maintain once it does.
Plants may be divided in the spring or fall. The fleshy white tubers should be planted just below the soil surface with the stems pointing upwards when transplanting.
Height:
21.0 Inches
Spread:
10.0-21.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate:
Slow
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Foliage Fragrant Flowers Ground Cover Attractive Foliage Mass Planting
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Solomon's Seal is a natural plant for the shady woodland garden, even tolerating heavy shade. Deep, rich, moist soil is best. Solomon's Seal is sometimes slow to establish itself, but is very long-lived and easy to maintain once it does.
Plants may be divided in the spring or fall. The fleshy white tubers should be planted just below the soil surface with the stems pointing upwards when transplanting.
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