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Image shows the elegant looking blossoms of the bird and butterfly attractant, Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' or Variegated Solomon's Seal 

Synonyms:  Polygonatum falcatum, Polygonatum odoratum var. thunbergii, Polygonatum officinale, Convallaria polygonatum 
Family:  Lilliaceae (Lily)
Origin:  Native to Japan
Light:  Sun-part shade / Light shade
Height:  1-1.5' 
Spread:  6-9"
Blooms:  Fragrant, 1 inch drooping, white, in pairs, on graceful arching stems, in mid-Spring
Foliage:  Variegated, smooth-textured, soft, about 4 inches long
Soil:  Well-drained, deep, fertile, organic, keep moist, drought tolerant when established
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds (Sow as soon as possible), rhizome or offset divisions (taken in the Spring or Fall)
Uses:  Container, woodland setting, shade garden, groundcover, cut flower arrangements
Comments:  Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' or Fragrant Solomon's Seal or Striped Solomon's Seal or Variegated Solomon's Seal or Polygonatum falcatum or Polygonatum odoratum var. thunbergii or Polygonatum officinale or Convallaria polygonatum is a charming perennial with a moderate growth rate.  It has attractive variegated foliage.  Polygonatum officinale  is low maintenance, very easy to grow and is a bird, bee and butterfly magnet.  The burgundy-colored gracefully arched long stems of fragrant white flowers of Variegated Solomon's Seal makes a great conversational piece.  Polygonatum falcatum is long-lived and  has rhizomatous roots that slowly forms beautiful colonies.  Polygonatum odoratum var. thunbergii compliments well with hostas.  Convallaria polygonatum plant has been used as a herbal medicine.
USDA Hardiness Zones :  3-9