Boophone disticha Peltoboykinia PDN 05-018) This 2012 Plant

PDN 05-018) This 2012 Plant Delights Nursery introduction probably has Epimedium platypetalum in its background

I first encountered this charming dwarf Solomon's seal in 1996 near Zhongdian

Originally thought to be a variety of Allium virgunculae

We are glad to provide what we think is one of the finest hostas ever introduced and the winner of the Hosta of the Year Award for 2012

the clumps are topped with the typical stalks of lovely out-facing white flowers

Boophone disticha Peltoboykinia PDN 05-018) This 2012 PlantBoophone disticha is a fascinating member of the Amaryllis family, found in sunny grasslands throughout Africa. We were fortunate to see these in person atop rocky cliffs during our 2005 expedition to South Africa, and are finally able to have a few to share that we grew from seed. The unusual Latin genus name, Boophone means ox killer, alluding to it's use as a livestock toxin. Boophone disticha forms a thick woody subterranean caudex, from which