Polygonatum odoratum Variegatum Light Shade which has a more Northerly

which has a more Northerly distribution as well as being most prevalent in the US Pacific Northwest

In late spring through early summer

but has stood out from the other survivors by its incredible garden performance

the plants are topped with fragrant

From a modest beginning

Polygonatum odoratum Variegatum Light Shade which has a more Northerly(aka: Polygonatum multiflorum 'Variegata') Emanating from a thumb sized horizontal rhizome just below the ground in spring, the delicate pink buds emerge, soon evolving into a 20" ladder of green, pickle sized leaves, edged in white. In May, the small white flowers dangle (or is it dingle?) beneath the arching stems. Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' looks great from spring until it turns bright yellow as it goes dormant in fall. A 5 year old patch