Zingiber mioga White Feather Sisyrinchium The fronds emerge vertically from

The fronds emerge vertically from the wiry rhizome that runs just above the soil

Native to shaded mountainous cliffs in Shikoku and Kyushu

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'Midwest Magic'

The silvery leaves with green flecking (more silver when planted in morning sun) are topped by small narrow petals that emerge reddish yellow and age to butterscotch

Zingiber mioga White Feather Sisyrinchium The fronds emerge vertically fromZingiber mioga 'White Feather' is the reverse variegated form of Zingiber 'Dancing Crane'. The 3' tall spikes emerge in late spring, adorned with 1' long x 2. 5" wide green leaves, edged in creamy yellow that fades to creamy white. Expect a 5' wide patch in five years when grown in rich organic soils. Once the plants are established, they produce light yellow, orchid like flowers at ground level in late summer and into fall. If you get hungry in the