Polygonatum odoratum Byakko Dracunculus The October sprouting foliage holds

The October sprouting foliage holds up extremely well through the winter as though it isn't even cold

where it is in danger of extinction

topped with very glossy green leaves

but be sure not to cut back into live wood

which is evergreen to 15 degrees F

Polygonatum odoratum Byakko Dracunculus The October sprouting foliage holdsWe have plantsman Barry Yinger to thank for bringing this nearly extinct, old Japanese cut foliage cultivar into US cultivation. The translation of 'Byakko' to "White Tiger" is apt to describe the amazing foliage. The red stems are adorned with leaves which emerge solid green and then the half closest to the stem magically morphs to creamy white. Polygonatum 'Byakko' is reasonably vigorous, considering the large amount of white on the leaves expect a