Polygonatum macropodum Eupatorium The new growth in spring

The new growth in spring is tinted red for a wonderful contrast

more defenseless woodland perennials

Clematis fruticosa 'Mongolian Gold' has already garnered the prestigious "Great Plants for Great Plains" award

Variegated Japanese aralia is shockingly winter hardy

Polygonatum macropodum Eupatorium The new growth in spring(syn: Polygonatum umbellatum) Big foot Solomon's seal (verified by non grainy photos) is a superb Solomon's seal for the woodland garden, hailing from 1,200' to 4,500' elevation in the forested provinces just north of Beijing. For us, Polygonatum macropodum makes a very attractive, symmetrical clump (5' wide in 6 years) of 4' long, dramatically arching stems of medium green leaves. In spring, the tight clusters of stems emerge from winter dormant,