Polygonatum falcatum Silver Lining 8a compact clump of dark

compact clump of dark

Other than removing the old stalks in late winter

the first recorded success of the "impossible" cross of Helleborus niger and the distantly related Helleborus foetidus

which exude a marvelous

This beautiful 4' tall x 4' wide aucuba has dark

Polygonatum falcatum Silver Lining 8a compact clump of darkThis wonderful strain of the easy to grow true Polygonatum falcatum was recently discovered in Japan. The 2' tall stalks are adorned with narrow green leaves with a pointed (falcate) tip. In the center of each leaf is a dramatic silver stripe. These are individual seedlings from the population, so each clone is slightly different. In early spring, the clumps are further highlighted by small, dangling white bells beneath the stem. Polygonatum 'Silver