Polygonatum odoratum Byakko Dracunculus a 2015 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

a 2015 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction is an absolutely superb selection of the naturally occurring hybrid of Lycoris radiata x Lycoris chinensis

which is evergreen to 15 degrees F

where it is in danger of extinction

then cut the entire clump to the ground

Polygonatum odoratum Byakko Dracunculus a 2015 Plant Delights/JLBG introductionWe have plantsman Barry Yinger to thank for bringing this nearly extinct, old Japanese cut foliage cultivar into US cultivation. The translation of 'Byakko' to "White Tiger" is apt to describe the amazing foliage. The red stems are adorned with leaves which emerge solid green and then the half closest to the stem magically morphs to creamy white. Polygonatum 'Byakko' is reasonably vigorous, considering the large amount of white on the leaves expect a