Polygonatum odoratum Byakko Multicolor Flowering Plants topped in summer with spikes

topped in summer with spikes of light lavender flowers

'Red Neck Heaven'

Each 2' tall stalk of variegated foliage is topped in midsummer with 1-3 nodding

intensely corrugated

the drought-tolerant Astrolepis sinuata usually grows with its roots hidden beneath a large rock

Polygonatum odoratum Byakko Multicolor Flowering Plants topped in summer with spikesWe have plantsman Barry Yinger to thank for bringing this nearly extinct, old Japanese cut foliage cultivar into US cultivation. The translation of 'Byakko' to "White Tiger" is apt to describe the amazing foliage. The red stems are adorned with leaves which emerge solid green and then the half closest to the stem magically morphs to creamy white. Polygonatum 'Byakko' is reasonably vigorous, considering the large amount of white on the leaves expect a