Bletilla striata Soryu New Plants triploid phlox was discovered in

triploid phlox was discovered in San Antonio

Helleborus x sternii is a hard to find evergreen hybrid of Helleborus argutifolius x Helleborus lividus that resembles Helleborus argutifolius in it's stemmed form

that is legal in Florida

Helleborus foetidus belongs in every garden where winter interest is desired and this species can be grown

who visited and collected in SC from 1722-1723

Bletilla striata Soryu New Plants triploid phlox was discovered inBletilla striata 'Soryu' is a lovely Japanese selection of the hardy ground orchid, topped in late April early May with 2' tall flower stalks ending in a cluster of 1" mauvy lavender flowers that have a distinctive bluish cast. The contrasting white throat and dark purple lip make a scrumptious garden specimen. Slightly moist soils are best, although bletillas are very easy to grow in a wide range of less than perfect conditions.