I have two interesting volunteers in my rose garden in midtown Manhattan. I didn't rip
them out because they are interesting and pretty. However, I know nothing about them.
iNaturalist identifies them by the names I've printed below the pictures. I can't verify
these names.That is all I know about them. They've been in my garden for several seasons,
but I haven't done anything to encourage or discourage them. They get watered when
everyone else does, but not fertilized. I'm wondering if I can encourage either of them into a bush.
Or, will either of them flower?
Any information would be appreciated. David



Nolinoideae


Solomon's-seals

Not sure about the first being Lily of the Valley second looks to be https://dancingoaks.com/produc...

They both look like Solomon's Seal

I think Solomon's Seal also........here we go using the common name.

I don't know how one sorts the cultivars, but it does look like some form of Polygonatum.

https://garden.org/plants/sear...

who is Lin ?











"no Lin no idea "

Strever said:who is Lin ?

It took six months, but that was a good one! :-)









"no Lin no idea "

I'm Lynn. In Vermont. They both look like Solomon's Seal. Woodland plants that prefer shade. They bloom small white flowers for about 5 minutes in the Spring.

I LOVE that you garden right in Manhattan!! I'll bet you get tons of compliments!!!

Thanks, Lynn. They do grow under masses of shade from other plants.

Yes, I'm at the corner of 54th and Eleventh Avenue. Next time you're in town
stop by and say hello. I've got nearly 60 roses and a horde of other plants
on a 150' X 15' plot. Yes, folks love it. Some folks love it too much. This past
week I had three large red coleus in an old used pot stolen during the night.
I'm used to that. Nothing in the garden has any value to anyone other than
a gardener!