Polygonatum kingianum, commonly known as Orange Solomon’s Seal, is a deciduous perennial herb, native to forest margins, slopes, and shaded stream banks in Southeast Asia. It typically grows to a height of 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 meters) and a width of 5-8 feet (1.5-2.4 meters), with arching stems that add a graceful appearance to garden settings. The plant features tubular orange flowers that hang in pairs or small clusters from the leaf axils in spring and early summer, providing a showy display that can attract pollinators such as bees.

Orange Solomon’s Seal is valued for its attractive foliage and unique flowers, making it a desirable addition to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized areas. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. While it prefers part shade, it can tolerate full sun if kept adequately watered. This plant is also used in traditional Chinese medicine. Gardeners should be aware that it can spread via rhizomes, potentially becoming aggressive in ideal growing conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0