Rohdea japonica Miyako No Jo Curcuma the flowers of Callirhoe involucrata

the flowers of Callirhoe involucrata also attract an array of beneficial insects including green lacewings

Asian native that mimics the appearance of an evergreen hosta

Patrinia scabiosifolia will even reseed to create some truly special combinations

In the wild

a hummingbird delight and another of those great flowers to fondle

Rohdea japonica Miyako No Jo Curcuma the flowers of Callirhoe involucrataLike an evergreen tropical looking hosta, Rohdea japonica 'Miyako no Jo' is composed of glossy, dark green, smooth leaves that stand upward forming a vase shaped 20" tall clump. Each leaf is surrounded by a striking border of white from the leaf tip down to the mid way point. Adding to the beauty are the short stalks of bright red berries that occur near the base of the plant in late fall and through the winter. Rohdea japonica 'Miyako no Jo' is a