Adonis amurensis Sandanzaki Polianthes who got it from NC

who got it from NC conifer nurseryman Geoff Driscoll

Viola 'Eco Artist Palette' has two dark blue-purple upper petals contrasting with three near-white lower petals

One exceptional clone was subsequently christened Colocasia 'Coal Miner' and became a 2007 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

In late summer the clumps are topped with 3' tall spikes of large

dark green leaves are edged with a wide band of creamy gold

Adonis amurensis Sandanzaki Polianthes who got it from NCAdonis amurensis 'Sandanzaki' may not sound enticing, but anything named after the Greek vegetation god is probably worth pursuing. This highly prized selection of the Asian winter flowering woodland ephemeral shows nature's creativity at its finest. Starting its growth for us in late January, the frilly fern like foliage springs from the ground, followed close behind by 6" tall stalks of 2" wide flowers. The flowers open to first reveal a double row