Hedychium thyrsiforme Epimedium (aka: Seemannia nematanthodes 'Evita') This

(aka: Seemannia nematanthodes 'Evita') This amazing 2004 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction from 4

summer-dormant umbellifer (member of the carrot family) has proven to be a great bold-textured garden specimen

but DNA testing showed it

Yucca cernua occurs on acidic clay soils in open piney forests

This Japanese native thrives in bogs and damp areas

Hedychium thyrsiforme Epimedium (aka: Seemannia nematanthodes 'Evita') ThisHedychium thyrsiforme is a little known Eastern Himalayan species (India, Nepal, Bhutan) that forms a compact 4' tall plant, topped in late summer (NC) with terminal clusters of narrow white petals and long protruding white filaments quite unique and dainty compared to most hedychiums. Hedychium thyrsiforme prefers light shade, but will also tolerate a few hours of early morning sun.