Polygonatum odoratum Byakko Dracunculus Our strain of Helleborus niger

Our strain of Helleborus niger ssp

which is evergreen to 15 degrees F

topped with very glossy green leaves

We've grown Silene virginica through the years and it's nice

Polygonatum odoratum Byakko Dracunculus Our strain of Helleborus nigerWe 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