Hedychium thyrsiforme Epimedium Hosta plantaginea

Hosta plantaginea

(aka: Veronica peduncularis) This exciting groundcover veronica was discovered in 1979 in the Republic of Georgia by England's famed plantsman Roy Lancaster

near the town of Marianna

This Japanese native thrives in bogs and damp areas

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

Hedychium thyrsiforme Epimedium Hosta plantagineaHedychium 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.