Polygonatum prattii exclude_rebuy even in a crowded hosta

even in a crowded hosta garden

with contrasting red anthers and red sepals

related to Agave palmeri and Agave shrevei

this Plant Delights Introduction is quite stunning

Polygonatum prattii exclude_rebuy even in a crowded hostaI 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