Hosta Dawns Early Light Zephyranthes We immediately switched its name

We immediately switched its name to Aucuba japonica 'Bored Female'

Epimedium zhushanense is an amazing plant

Although it was badly burned at -9 degrees F

the foliage and roots release the strong fragrance of licorice

Our clone of Aspidistra molendinacea has been fine in our Zone 7b garden since 2008

Hosta Dawns Early Light Zephyranthes We immediately switched its nameThis new introduction from Olga Petryszyn makes a fast growing, 3' wide mound of corrugated foliage, brilliant gold in spring, changing to a chartreuse color by summer. Essentially, this is a "Golden Tokudama" that grows quickly and does not scorch. In early summer, the clumps are topped with 30" scapes of light lavender flowers.