Trillium underwoodii Digitalis A mass of Bletilla ochracea

A mass of Bletilla ochracea surrounded by ferns is exquisite in the woodland garden

We figure the North American (NC south to Florida) native Ampelaster carolinianus watched too many old kudzu movies

The foliage of deciduous types can be removed as soon as it becomes unsightly

the branches of Lespedeza 'Gibraltar' are laden with thousands of lavender-pink flowers

Cypripedium tibeticum makes a small 8" tall clump

Trillium underwoodii Digitalis A mass of Bletilla ochraceaTrillium underwoodii is a stunning Southeast US native trillium from the rich deciduous forests of the Deep South including Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. Despite this range, Trillium underwoodii has remarkable winter hardiness. The stunning, mottled foliage features a dark, medium, and light green checkerboard pattern with a silver streak down the center of each leaf. Emerging in February and March, each petiole is topped with a dark