Lycoris radiata var radiata Modern Japanese Digitalis In cooler climates

In cooler climates

From the Wilkins breeding program (H

this rare small woodland orchid emerges in spring with 2-3 small grass-like leaves from a small underground rhizome

and eventually named in honor of Wilmington NC pitcher plant lover

fine texture of the fronds serves as a perfect backdrop for hostas and other bold foliage plants

Lycoris radiata var radiata Modern Japanese Digitalis In cooler climatesThere are a number of widely differing forms of the Chinese native Lycoris radiata in the trade, so our goal is to sort out the different ones and give them cultivar names so you'll know if you're buying an early or late flowering form. Lycoris radiata var. radiata is a form commonly imported from Japan that was named in 2013 by California lycoris breeder Phil Adams. Lycoris 'Modern Japanese' flowers for us with terminal heads of 7 8 brilliant, orange