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- The true Solomon seal as ornamental plant in the garden
- Ornamental plant with simple beauty
- Between mythology and poisoning phenomena
- Plant the Solomon's Seal in your own garden
- Tips
All parts of the real Solomon seal are poisonous
The true Solomon seal as ornamental plant in the garden
The true Solomon seal (Polygonatum odoratum) is colloquially often referred to as fragrant white root, the plant is often confused with the similarly alert Vielblütigen Weißwurz. The plant is often planted in gardens because of its idiosyncratic shape, but it is also extremely poisonous.
Ornamental plant with simple beauty
The Real Solomon Seal has its special name because the dying plant leaves a seal-like scar on the perennial rootstock in autumn. The plant is characterized in nature by a herbaceous growth with about 15 to 50 centimeters in growth height, cultivated in the garden specimens can rarely but also be up to 1 meter high. From the tubular Perigon with its overgrown bloom cladding the tender white blooms hang down in a gently curved curve in elongated bell shape. After flowering, black, frosted berries with 7 to 9 seeds each form.
Between mythology and poisoning phenomena
The true Solomon seal is considered in mythology as a veritable miracle plant. This plant is in many fairy tales and legends the miraculous means for unlocking doors and opening springs of bare rock. In reality, the true Solomon seal was used in natural medicine of various cultures as an active ingredient with refractive power. The unusual plant should be used as an ornamental plant with some caution, since all parts of the plant contain homoserine lactone, chelidonic acid and various saponins. The highest concentration of toxins in the ripe berries, but it usually comes at a consumption only slight intoxication symptoms with diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
Plant the Solomon's Seal in your own garden
In the garden, shady areas on the north side of the house or under trees are often a problem, as the soil is often difficult to get green. In contrast, the true Solomon seal preferably grows in shady and partially shaded locations. Please note the following care instructions:
Tips
The Real Solomon Seal is unfortunately very susceptible to infestation with the larvae of the larvae of the Solomon seal leaf wasp. This can be recognized by peeled leaves, in which only the leaf ribs remain. The caterpillars should be collected manually if possible, if necessary, an insecticide from the retailer can be used.