A close relative to Lily of the Valley, it is a medium plant (30-80cm), with long, arching stems bearing numerous leaves on one side of the stem and clusters of drooping, white flowers from May to June. It is suitable for naturalising in woodland and shady areas of the garden. Will be sent out as bare root rhizomes, each with a bud forming.
More Information:
Distribution: It grows wild inpartsofEnglandandWales.
Habitat:It is a close relative of Lily of the Valley andthrives insimilar conditions -dry woodland and hedgerows. It is suitable for naturalising in woodland and shady areas of the garden.
Description: Perennial. It is amediumplant (30-80cm), withlong, arching stems bearing numerous leaves on one side of the stem and clusters of drooping, white flowers from May to June.
Uses:
The powdered rootshave long been used tomake a poultice forblack eyes and otherbruisesand inflammationsetc.
OtherNotes:The name may have been acquired because of the plants medicinal value in 'sealing' wounds and broken bones. Or it may be due to the leaf scars on the rhizome resembling document seals.
Planting Instructions:
The rhizomes should be planted as soon as you receive them. They are best planted where they can be left undisturbed. If the earth is frozen solid, then you’ll need to wait until it is crumbly again. If you do need to wait for a couple of days, sink the in some damp compost in a sheltered place until the soil is crumbly again.
Plant the rhizomes as soon as received.
These rhizomes were grown inBritainfrom cultivated stock.
