Solomon’s Seal, Giant (Polygonatum commutatum), packet of 10 seeds
$4.95
Family: Lily (Liliaceae)
Zones 3 to 9
Zones 3 to 9
(Giant Solomon’s Seal, Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum) Herbaceous perennial forest dweller distinguished from look-alikes by its huge size and flowers drooping in pairs from the leaf axils that occur below the sweeping arm of the plant. Native to the eastern hardwood forest biome. Traditional use (TWM, TNAM): external demulcent reducing joint inflammation and pain. Sow seed in cool, moist shade and mulch.
10 seeds per packet, open-pollinated, untreated and not genetically modified
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Question
Joyce Wood –
Is April an optimal time to plant these seeds? My reading tells me to plant in the fall for the seeds to sprout in the spring. I haven’t tried to grow this plant previously. thanks
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Richo Cech –
Hi Joyce, These are large seeds with a lot of internal resources, very hard, can take years to come up. We recommend sowing as soon as possible after receipt in cool, moist shade. Label and mulch the planting spot. If immediate planting is not possible, polease refrigerate the seed to maintain cold-stored viability. That’s what we do. Richo
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Francis-Olive Hampton –
Hi Richo. I have heard that Solomons seal is really good for post surgery healing. I recently had surgery on my shoulder, and was wondering what your views are for this Herb for post op.. Any help is appreciated. Thank you!
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Richo Cech –
Hello Francis,
Herbalists are usually pretty clear on Solomon’s Seal that it is good for treating injuries of the joints. It doesn’t appear to work well for lost cartilage, though. It is at the very least harmless as far as I know. I’ve made the tincture and used it–mucilaginous like comfrey, which by the way is another good option.
Richo
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Francis-Olive Hampton (verified owner) –
Cool. Thanks so much. I have a couple of comfrey plants that are growing like mad, thanks to your crowns. Good lord, my recent batch of seeds isn’t even here yet, and my cart is full again. Glad to have you here as I work my way through an herbal course. xo
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