Polygonatum verticillatum

For those who value a change in form and texture this plant slowly forms a slender column to around 1m tall of primly erect stems, clothed at intervals with whorls of very narrow pointed leaves. In spring clusters of small cream and green flowers hang along the upper ends, followed by small red berries. By autumn the whole plant glows like a lamp in shades of honey and amber. Pictured with Hosta 'Frances Williams'. Harmful if eaten.