Variegated Solomon's Seal
Potentilla nepalensis
poh-ten-TIL-uh nep-uh-LEN-sis
Perennials: Foliage
Cinquefoil
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
This selection has green leaves streaked with creamy-white and dangling white bell flowers in late spring. Combines well with Jacob s Ladder, Astilbe, ferns and Hosta of all kinds. Plants are a little slow to establish, but clumps are long-lived and carefree. May be divided in early fall, once clumps are large enough.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Variegated
Fall Foliage
Variegated
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Mid Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Bell
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Variegated Solomon's Seal
Uses/Placement
Woodland
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Shade - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Organic Feeding Recommended
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Vegetative propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division