Adiantum venustum Winter Delights Hellebores The specific epithet "formosanum" means

The specific epithet "formosanum" means beautiful but can also refer to a species' origin in Taiwan

are stunningly indescribable flower heads composed of bright yellow petals with contrasting red stamens that resemble long red threads emerging from the flower

this sport of Hosta 'Sun Glow' with corrugated

that combines the best attributes of both parents (Sarracenia rubra x Sarracenia minor)

where it lives alone as the only member of the genus

Adiantum venustum Winter Delights Hellebores The specific epithet "formosanum" meansThis dainty looking evergreen gem is amazingly cold hardy but less thrilled with long hot summers. However, when given enough summer moisture, it has performed admirably in our NC woodland garden. While slow to get started, Adiantum venustum makes a nice patch to 3' wide in 5 10 years, depending on the quality of soil preparation. In 1996, we saw Adiantum venustum growing at 11,000' elevation on a rocky outcrop in the mountains of Yunnan, China a