Polygonatum odoratum var pluriflorum Jinguji Phlomis wife of famed crinum breeder

wife of famed crinum breeder Luther Bundrant

glossy evergreen clump has new foliage that emerges with a pink flush and is topped in late spring with 20" arching spikes of large

Visitors to the garden have marveled at the exceptionally dark green

green splotched on the outside base and purple-black inside

a true lover of hot weather

Polygonatum odoratum var pluriflorum Jinguji Phlomis wife of famed crinum breederWe purchased this splendid form of the Japanese Polygonatum odoratum in 2003 from the former Heronswood Nursery, who got it from Japan's Jinguji Nursery. Since then, Polygonatum odoratum 'Jinguji' has enjoyed a place of honor in our garden where it can be admired by all who visit. The 20" tall, arched, wine red stems are adorned by egg shaped green leaves, then decorated with dangling white bells in spring followed by lovely blue black fruit in early