Hedychium thyrsiforme Epimedium an elegant beauty

an elegant beauty

(aka: Seemannia nematanthodes 'Evita') This amazing 2004 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction from 4

Tricyrtis 'Amanogawa' is an old Japanese hybrid of Tricyrtis perfoliata x Tricyrtis hirta

This Japanese native thrives in bogs and damp areas

The dark purple reflexed foliage makes a dramatic 4' tall clump

Hedychium thyrsiforme Epimedium an elegant beautyHedychium thyrsiforme is a little known Eastern Himalayan species (India, Nepal, Bhutan) that forms a compact 4' tall plant, topped in late summer (NC) with terminal clusters of narrow white petals and long protruding white filaments quite unique and dainty compared to most hedychiums. Hedychium thyrsiforme prefers light shade, but will also tolerate a few hours of early morning sun.