Tricyrtis affinis Meigetsu Anemonella vertically striped foliage

vertically striped foliage

The clump of thick

mayebarae flowers much earlier and has a longer spathe blade

take a peek at the leaf base and you'll see the cute

This old group of hybrids

Tricyrtis affinis Meigetsu Anemonella vertically striped foliageTricyrtis affinis 'Meigetsu' is to Tricyrtis hirta like caviar is to a cheeseburger more deliciously unique than a "wow, got to have it" plant for the masses. Tricyrtis affinis 'Meigetsu' is a small, slow growing Japanese selection that emerges with a black purple stem adorned with creamy white leaves, each surrounded by a narrow, but heavily ruffled dark green border. In the heat of summer, the leaves turn green as the 20" tall stalk is topped with