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Perennial Plant of the Year 2013: Solomon's seal

Variegated Solomon's seal is the 2013 Perennial Plant

Photo credit: Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder

The Perennial Plant Association has named the 2013 Perennial Plant of the Year: Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’ (say it with me now: po-lig-o-nay’tum o-do-ray’tum vair-e-ah-gay’tum).

Every year, the Perennial Plant Association bestows this title on one standout plant. You might be more familiar with one of this year's winner's common names: variegated Solomon's seal, striped Solomon's seal,...

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