Tricyrtis affinis Meigetsu Southwest Europe the clump is topped with

the clump is topped with 2' tall spikes of lavender flowers

Most of the material sold is Japanese in origin compared to this Chinese form

It completely disappears in winter

We have grown Primula japonica for over a decade along the edge of our woodland stream among pitcher plants

but the number one reason to grow them are the raspberry-purple flowers in late winter

Tricyrtis affinis Meigetsu Southwest Europe the clump is topped withTricyrtis affinis 'Meigetsu' is to Tricyrtis hirta like caviar is to a cheeseburger more deliciously unique than a "wow, got to have it" plant for the masses. Tricyrtis affinis 'Meigetsu' is a small, slow growing Japanese selection that emerges with a black purple stem adorned with creamy white leaves, each surrounded by a narrow, but heavily ruffled dark green border. In the heat of summer, the leaves turn green as the 20" tall stalk is topped with