Shortia galacifolia Colocasia Dryopteris affinis ssp

Dryopteris affinis ssp

Broad masses of rain lilies make a dramatic display

While they may grow in shade

very easy to grow and simply superb in the woodland garden

Shortia galacifolia Colocasia Dryopteris affinis sspShortia galacifolia is a plant of great mystery, first discovered in 1788 by French botanist, Andre Michaux, in North Carolina. Although other botanists tried to locate it, they were unsuccessful until 1877 when it was rediscovered by George Hyams. Shortia was subsequently named by famed American botanist Asa Gray after his friend, Dr. Charles Short of Kentucky. Shortia is a member of the tiny Diapensiaceae family, which includes other rarities such