Woodland Perennials: F-O

Most gardeners have some shade, and more gardens have nothing but shade. In general, shade plants grow best in light to moderate shade, and most benefit from some sun in early morning.

Few plants will do well in heavy shade with competition from tree roots. Consider raising or thinning tree branches to improve the quality of shade and air circulation.

Remember that trees take a lot of water and nutrients from the soil, so supplemental watering and fertilizing will be required. The best results will be achieved by creating raised beds with logs or rocks, filled with a mix of coarse sand, soil, and organic matter.

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Farfugium japonicum 'Basho Ogi' NEW!

Farfugium japonicum 'Basho Ogi' NEW!

This is semi-hardy evergreen perennial grown for its unusual foliage. The leaves are oval and unlobed, very glossy, with a few large distinct yellow spots. This compact variety only grows to about 8" tall. USDA Zones 7-10. 3.5" pot....
SKU: #7574 3.5" pot  (1 ) $36.00

Farfugium japonicum 'Fukuju Botan' NEW!

Farfugium japonicum 'Fukuju Botan' NEW!

This is semi-hardy evergreen perennial grown for its unusual foliage. The leaves are rounded and elaborately ruffled, with orange red hairs on the lobes of new leaves. The leaf on mature plants looks like a big carnation. The bright yellow daisy flow...
SKU: #7570 3.5" pot  (1 ) $45.00

Farfugium japonicum 'Gold Ring'

Farfugium japonicum 'Gold Ring'

Semi-hardy evergreen perennial with spectacular big round glossy dark green leaves. The edges of the leaves are rimmed with a narrow gold band. Bright yellow daisy flowers bloom in late fall to early winter. Pot plant for moderate light or garden pla...
SKU: #884 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $35.00

Farfugium japonicum 'Izumo Chirimen'

Farfugium japonicum 'Izumo Chirimen'

Rare form of an east Asian shade perennial. This Japanese selection has more or less rounded leaf blades on tall stalks, deep green and very glossy, with irregular patches or sectors of cream to white. The variegated sections are somewhat puckered an...
SKU: #589 3.5" pot  (1 ) $30.00

Farfugium japonicum 'Kaimon Dake' NEW!

Farfugium japonicum 'Kaimon Dake' NEW!

Evergreen half-hardy perennial for shade and even soil moisture, or a cool-growing pot plant. This rare Japanese variety has a very beautiful and very strange pattern of variegation. The new leaves in the spring emerge pure white to white-speckled, c...
SKU: #1289 3.5" pot  (1 ) $30.00

Farfugium japonicum 'Ryuto'

Farfugium japonicum 'Ryuto'

Another otherwordly selection of an east Asian shade perennial with bright yellow daisy flowers in fall. This Japanese form has medium green leaves that are roughly rounded, but irregular in outline, with a wildly puckered leaf surface, and tubercles...
SKU: #586 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $25.00

Farfugium japonicum 'San Ku No' NEW!

Farfugium japonicum 'San Ku No' NEW!

This is semi-hardy evergreen perennial grown for its unusual foliage. The leaves on this strange Japanese selection are fan-like or like a cape, with a rippled surface texture. The bright yellow daisy flowers bloom in late fall to early winter. Use i...
SKU: #7577 3.5" pot  (1 ) $65.00

Farfugium japonicum 'Tensei' NEW

Farfugium japonicum 'Tensei' NEW

This is semi-hardy evergreen perennial grown for its unusual foliage. The leaves are rounded and glossy, with big, cloudy yellow spots that nearly cover the leaf. This is one of the showiest cultivars, growing to about 15" tall, with the bonus of sho...
SKU: #7565 3.5" pot  (1 ) $65.00

Farfugium japonicum 'Yaezaki Hoshifu'

Farfugium japonicum 'Yaezaki Hoshifu'

Fairly new and rare form of an evergreen shade perennial from Japan. The leaves are covered with yellow spots, with the addition of showy double yellow flowers in fall that last for a long time. Likes rich well-drained soil in shade, not too dry, or ...
SKU: #234 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00

Farfugium japonicum 'Yaezaki'

Farfugium japonicum 'Yaezaki'

This is the rare Japanese double-flowered form of a beautiful evergreen shade perennial from east Asia. The green, glossy leaves set off the fall floral display. The bright yellow double flowers are particularly long-lasting. USDA Zones 7b-10. 3....
SKU: #233 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00

Farfugium japonicum 'Zansetsu' NEW!

Farfugium japonicum 'Zansetsu' NEW!

Semi-hardy evergreen perennial with beautiful round glossy dark green leaves. In this Japanese variety, the green leaves are irregularly streaked with pale yellow, cream or white. Bright yellow daisy flowers bloom in late fall to early winter. Pot pl...
SKU: #7572 3.5" pot  (1 ) $26.00

Fritillaria camtschatcensis

Fritillaria camtschatcensis

Late spring to early summer blooming bulb from NE Asia with black, nodding, bell-shaped flowers. Requires excellent drainage in moist gravelly or humus-rich soil. Easier in cool-summer climates. USDA Zones 3-7 (9 on west coast). 3.5" pot....
SKU: #235 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $16.00

Fritillaria japonica var. koidzumiana

Fritillaria japonica var. koidzumiana

Dainty Japanese woodland species with inflated creamy bell-shaped flowers heavily dotted with red-purple inside; spring bloom. Likes a rich well-drained woodland soil. Good trough plant. USDA Zones 4-7 (9 on west coast). 2.5" pot....
SKU: #236 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00

Gentiana scabra NEW! New!

Gentiana scabra NEW!

Chinese gentian growing 2-3 feet tall, flowering mostly in late summer to early fall. The showy medium blue flowers are outstanding in the shade garden. It is easy to grow in light shade or with morning sun. Rich, well-drained soil that is not very d...
SKU: #7672 2.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00

Gentiana scabra var. buergeri

Gentiana scabra var. buergeri

Vigorous woodland perennial from Japan with upright stems 2-3' tall, with attractive foliage. In fall gorgeous deep blue flowers bloom at the tops of the stems. Easy to grow in acidic well-drained soil that does not get too dry. Long-lasting blooms a...
SKU: #7475 3.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Gentiana triflora var. japonica

Gentiana triflora var. japonica

Japanese perennial from northern Japan, with clumps of upright stems 1-2' tall with attractive foliage. In fall very showy deep blue flowers bloom at the tops of the stems. Grow in acidic, well-drained soil in light to moderate shade or morning sun. ...
SKU: #7473 3.5" pot  (1 ) $20.00

Gentiana triflora var. montana

Gentiana triflora var. montana

Japanese alpine perennial from the mountains of northern Japan, with clumps of upright stems 6-12 tall with attractive foliage. In a fall clusters of very showy deep blue flowers bloom at the tops of the stems. Grow in acidic, well-drained soil in li...
SKU: #7474 2.5" pot  (1 ) $20.00

Glaucidium palmatum

Glaucidium palmatum

Star of the early spring garden, this Japanese woodlander unfolds its large silky purple-pink blossoms to great sighs of pleasure. The handsome foliage resembles maple leaves. Requires moist, well-drained soil in light to medium shade. Large blooming...
SKU: #238 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $25.00

Heloniopsis orientalis

Heloniopsis orientalis

Beautiful evergreen perennial from the high mountains of Japan, growing along rocky streams and on cool moist slopes. This has an evergreen rosette of leaves turning purple in winter. Does well in moist, well-drained soil in shade, or can be grown in...
SKU: #241 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Heloniopsis orientalis var. yakusimensis

Heloniopsis orientalis var. yakusimensis

Beautiful evergreen perennial from the high mountains of the islands of southern Japan, growing along rocky streams and on cool moist slopes. This has an evergreen rosette of leaves remaining green in winter. Does well in moist, well-drained soil in ...
SKU: #243 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $16.00

Hepatica acutiloba 'Andy's Choice' NEW! New!

Hepatica acutiloba 'Andy's Choice' NEW!

This very tough, very hardy native wildflower normally has rather ordinary white flowers. This exceptional form was found in Alabama by Andy Wong. Its pink flowers have a darker pink center and showy stamens. It is a very heavy bloomer that makes big...
SKU: #7731 2.5" pot  (1 ) $24.00

Hepatica asiatica 'Big Blue' NEW! New!

Hepatica asiatica 'Big Blue' NEW!

This selected form of Japanese hepatica has large, sky-blue flowers with a touch of white. It is a very vigorous variety that blooms very heavily. It is propagated by division, so every plant is identical. Requires light to moderate shade, or early m...
SKU: #7729 2.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00

Hepatica asiatica 'Big Pink' NEW! New!

Hepatica asiatica 'Big Pink' NEW!

This selected form of Japanese hepatica has large, bright, medium pink flowers. It is a very vigorous variety that blooms very heavily. It is propagated by division, so every plant is identical. Requires light to moderate shade, or early morning sun,...
SKU: #7730 2.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00

Hepatica asiatica (mixed wild type)

Hepatica asiatica (mixed wild type)

This is the wild hepatica seen on mountain slopes throughout much of NE Asia. It is cheerful in early spring with white, pink, or purple flowers. Glossy green or mottled foliage. USDA Zones 5-8. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #416 2.5" pot  (1 ) $12.00

Hepatica asiatica var. japonica  (double pink)

Hepatica asiatica var. japonica (double pink)

Japanese cultivated selections with double pink flowers. In Japan these are grown in pots in very well-drained media. Can be grown in the rock garden or woodland garden in fast-draining soil with morning sun and light to moderate shade. USDA Zones 5-...
SKU: #421 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $75.00

Hepatica asiatica var. japonica  (double purple)

Hepatica asiatica var. japonica (double purple)

Japanese cultivated selections with double purple or lavender flowers. In Japan these are grown in pots in very well-drained media. Can be grown in the rock garden or woodland garden in fast-draining soil with morning sun and light to moderate shade....
SKU: #422 2.5 "pot  (1 ) $75.00

Hepatica asiatica var. japonica  (double white)

Hepatica asiatica var. japonica (double white)

Japanese cultivated selections with fully double pure white flowers. USDA Zones 5-8. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #420 2.5" pot  (1 ) $75.00

Hepatica asiatica var. japonica  (single purple)

Hepatica asiatica var. japonica (single purple)

Selected lavender to purple shades of this early spring gem. Requires excellent drainage in light to medium shade. Perfect for rock gardens. USDA Zones 5-8. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #430 2.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Hepatica asiatica var. japonica (single pink)

Hepatica asiatica var. japonica (single pink)

Selected pale pink to dark pink shades of this cheerful and charming early spring bloomer. Requires excellent drainage; ideal for rock gardens in light to medium shade. USDA Zones 5-8. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #417 2.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Hepatica henryi

Hepatica henryi

A rarely-offered species from western China, with small white flowers and dark green, 5-lobed leaves. For those who long to have the whole hepatica set. USDA Zones 5-8. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #424 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $16.00

Hepatica yamatutai

Hepatica yamatutai

A rare evergreen hepatica species from western China. The somewhat hairy leaves have many lobes, with purplish new growth and usually purple leaf undersides. The flowers in bud have a pink stripe on the back of the tepals, then the flowers open pure ...
SKU: #428 2.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00

Hosta albomarginata 'Ogon'

Hosta albomarginata 'Ogon'

One of many new mutations of Japanese native species found in the wild and now introduced to Japanese hobbyists. This is a variant of the wild form of H. albomarginata, which is not margined, but with yellow new foliage mellowing to chartreuse. USDA ...
SKU: #1112 3.5" pot  (1 ) $32.00

Hosta clausa var. normalis

Hosta clausa var. normalis "Jilin"

Available for shipment in mid to late September. I received this collection from Dr. James Waddick of Kansas City, MO, years ago. He received this as a wild collection from Dr. Zhao Yu Tang, who collected it along the North Korean border in Jilin Pr...
SKU: #1224 3.5" pot  (1 ) $14.00

Hosta longissima 'Aki Kaze'

Hosta longissima 'Aki Kaze'

This is one of several beautiful variegated form of the "mizu giboshi" or water hosta, referring to its habit of growing on rocks in and around springs and streams. This Japanese selection has short spatulate leaves with a narrow cream border. USDA...
SKU: #870 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00

Hosta longissima 'Manzo'

Hosta longissima 'Manzo'

This is one of several beautiful variegated form of the "mizu giboshi" or water hosta, referring to its habit of growing on rocks in and around springs and streams. This Japanese selection has somewhat twisted dark green leaves with a white center. ...
SKU: #871 2.5" pot  (1 ) $24.00

Hosta rectifolia 'Nishiki'

Hosta rectifolia 'Nishiki'

Hosta rectifolia is unaccountably neglected in the U.S. It is has long oval foliage that is fairly erect and very tall flower stalks, to 3 feet, in late summer. Japanese cultivars are becoming very popular in Japan. This Japanese selection has leaves...
SKU: #168 3.5" pot  (1 ) $25.00

Hosta rectifolia, white flower

Hosta rectifolia, white flower

Hosta rectifolia is unaccountably neglected in the U.S. It is has long oval foliage that is fairly erect and very tall flower stalks, to 3 feet, in late summer. Japanese cultivars are becoming very popular in Japan. This one has pure white, showy flo...
SKU: #169 3.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00

Hosta tardiflora 'Tortifrons'

Hosta tardiflora 'Tortifrons'

This is the curious twisted-leaf hosta that is apparently a variant of H. tardiflora (longipes), with its very late flowers. It makes a tufted clump of great interest in the garden, with showy flowers in October. Stronger light produces more twisting...
SKU: #170 2.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00

Hosta venusta 'Ki Nakafu'

Hosta venusta 'Ki Nakafu'

This is a fairly new Japanese selection of the "thumbnail hosta" which is a fair description of its foliage size; the leaves are actually little hearts. This selection has a green margin with a yellow-green center. The variegation is clear in the sp...
SKU: #874 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $24.00

Hosta venusta 'Kin Botan'

Hosta venusta 'Kin Botan'

This is a fairly new Japanese selection of the "thumbnail hosta" which is a fair description of its foliage size; the leaves are actually little hearts. This selection has a gold margin on each leaf, neat and pretty. There are 6" scapes of lavender b...
SKU: #173 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $12.00

Hosta venusta 'Ogon'

Hosta venusta 'Ogon'

This is a new Japanese selection of the "thumbnail hosta" which is a fair description of its foliage size; the leaves are actually little hearts. This selection is gold all over, neat and pretty. There are 6" scapes of lavender bells too. USDA Zones ...
SKU: #873 3.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Hylomecon erectum

Hylomecon erectum

Rarely seen cheerful Chinese woodland buttercup with attractive foliage and bright golden yellow flowers. Thrives in any woodsy soil in light to medium shade, not too dry. USDA Zones 4-8. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #431 2.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00

Hylomecon japonicum

Hylomecon japonicum

Beautiful but uncommon spring-blooming perennial from Japan, with large golden-yellow blossoms on 10-12" tall plants in spring. Easy to grow in rich woodland conditions in light to moderate shade. Also known as Chelidonium. USDA Zones 5-8. 2.5" po...
SKU: #1127 2.5" pot  (1 ) $20.00

Iris gracilipes

Iris gracilipes

Charming woodland iris from Japan with grassy leaves and showy purple-blue flowers in spring. Good for rock gardens and as a small-scale groundcover. Easy in light to moderate shade, or with morning sun. Blooming size plants. USDA Zone 5-8. 3.5" ...
SKU: #244 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $14.00

Iris gracilipes (white flower)

Iris gracilipes (white flower)

Charming woodland iris from Japan with grassy leaves and showy white flowers in spring. Good for rock gardens and as a small-scale groundcover. Easy in light to moderate shade or with morning sun. Blooming size plants. USDA Zone 5-8. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #245 2.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00

Iris sanguinea, dark purple flower New!

Iris sanguinea, dark purple flower

Korean iris that loves wet soil, but will do well in ordinary garden soil that's not too dry. Normally has showy blue flowers in June above the leaves; this selection has darker purple flowers. 2-3' tall. Likes sun but light shade is acceptable if it...
SKU: #7724 3.5" pot  (1 ) $15.00

Iris sanguinea, wild source Korea

Iris sanguinea, wild source Korea

This iris loves wet soil, but will do well in ordinary garden soil if it is not too dry. It blooms in June in that gap between the spring and summer flowers when any beautiful flower is doubly welcome. The showy blue flowers stand above the leaves, 2...
SKU: #7278 3.5" pot  (1 ) $15.00

Jeffersonia dubia

Jeffersonia dubia

Justly famous woodland rock garden plant from Korea, long cultivated in Japan. This is the essential rock garden plant, easy in light shade or morning sun, in gritty or gravelly soil where it will form large clumps. Pretty up-facing light blue flower...
SKU: #364 3.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Keiskeia japonica var. hondoensis

Keiskeia japonica var. hondoensis

A little-known and sadly neglected Japanese woodland perennial valuable for late summer bloom, with pretty spikes of white flowers on 2-3' stalks. Thrives in light to moderate shade, or with morning sun, becoming many-stemmed and shrub-like in time. ...
SKU: #365 3.5" pot  (1 ) $14.00

Kirengeshoma palmata

Kirengeshoma palmata

Essential shade perennial for structure in the shade garden, and late summer bloom. The big maple-shaped gray-green leaves are beautiful throughout the season. The nodding clusters of waxy yellow flowers are unique and lovely. Easy in the shade garde...
SKU: #366 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $14.00

Leucosceptrum japonicum

Leucosceptrum japonicum

Another neglected Japanese woodland perennial for early autumn bloom, with spikes of soft yellow flowers held above matte-green leaves on stems about 2 feet tall. Best in light shade or morning sun. This forms beautiful solid sweeps of pastel color o...
SKU: #367 3.5" pot  (1 ) $14.00

Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Golden Angel'

Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Golden Angel'

New from Japan is the bright yellow-leaved form of a valuable fall-blooming perennial. The bright yellow foliage complements the soft yellow flowers, and lights up the woodland garden all summer long. Grows 2-3' tall and wide. One of the prettiest fo...
SKU: #1193 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00

Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Mountain Madness'

Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Mountain Madness'

A still-rare wild and crazy variant of a choice fall blooming perennial. The yellow-splashed foliage harmonizes with the pale yellow flower spikes and adds interest when the plant is not in bloom. Remove any reverted green shoots to avoid reversion. ...
SKU: #502 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00

Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Silver Angel'

Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Silver Angel'

New from Japan for 2008 is a silver-leaved form of a valuable fall-blooming perennial. The silver foliage complements the soft yellow flowers, and lights up the woodland garden all summer long. Good silver-leaved plants for shade are hard to find, an...
SKU: #7316 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $25.00

Leucosceptrum stellipilum

Leucosceptrum stellipilum

A sadly neglected Japanese woodland perennial for late summer/early autumn bloom, notable both for its distinctive flowers and foliage. Fat spikes of lavender-pink flowers are displayed against large, handsome matte-finish yellow-green leaves. It is ...
SKU: #368 3.5" pot  (1 ) $14.00

Leucosceptrum stellipilum 'October Moon'

Leucosceptrum stellipilum 'October Moon'

The species Leucosceptrum stellipilum is a much under-valued fall-blooming perennial for light to moderate shade, thriving in any decent well-drained soil. I still have a clump in the garden that has endured for over 30 years with little care. The fu...
SKU: #1358 3.5" pot  (1 ) $20.00

Lilium concolor

Lilium concolor

This Japanese native lily grows in grassy areas in the mountains. It grows 1 to 2 feet tall, with 1-5 flowers atop a slender stem, blooming in early summer. The flowers are about 2 inches across, bright orange with a little spotting. Rare. USDA Zon...
SKU: #854 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $20.00

Lilium concolor (yellow flower) NEW! New!

Lilium concolor (yellow flower) NEW!

This Japanese native lily grows in grassy areas in the mountains. It grows 1-2 feet tall, with 1-5 flowers atop a slender stem, blooming in early summer. The flowers are about 2 inches across; in this very rare form bright yellow with a little spotti...
SKU: #7675 2.5" pot  (1 ) $25.00

Lilium formosanum 'Hime' NEW! New!

Lilium formosanum 'Hime' NEW!

Dwarf selection of a very easily grown lily from Taiwan, growing about a foot tall with very slender leaves. The showy white trumpet flowers have pink stripes on the outside. Happy with morning sun or light shade in any well-drained soil. Very durabl...
SKU: #7674 2.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00

Lilium maculatum ssp. davuricum f. rebunense

Lilium maculatum ssp. davuricum f. rebunense

Rare and exciting lily from Rebun Island in the far north of Japan, where it grows among rocks and in sand near the ocean. The tough stems reach only about 5 inches tall, but are topped with one to three upfacing bowl-shaped orange flowers with dark ...
SKU: #505 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00

Liparis kumokiri

Liparis kumokiri

Widespread Asian terrestrial orchid species with deciduous medium green leaves ruffled at the edges. Tall spikes of yellow-green or greenish-white flowers bloom in summer. Needs excellent drainage in a gritty soil with some humus. Good trough plant. ...
SKU: #345 2.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00

Liparis makinoana 'Fuji'

Liparis makinoana 'Fuji'

Widespread Asian terrestrial orchid species found from southern Japan to Hokkaido, and in Korea. It has deciduous medium green leaves to about 5" tall. The species has spikes of green or purplish flowers blooming late spring, but this rare selection ...
SKU: #7518 2.5" pot  (1 ) $45.00

Lychnis sieboldii

Lychnis sieboldii

Valuable Japanese woodland perennial for early summer bloom, with vivid red flowers on one to two foot stalks. Likes morning sun or light to moderate shade, and humus-rich, well-drained soil. Blooms when few other flowers are available for the shade ...
SKU: #1124 3.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00

Lychnis sieboldii, white flowered form

Lychnis sieboldii, white flowered form

Valuable woodland perennial for early summer bloom, with pure white flowers on one to two foot stalks. Likes morning sun or light to moderate shade, in humus-rich, well-drained soil. Blooms when few other flowers are available for the shade garden. U...
SKU: #1128 3.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00

Lycoris sanguinea

Lycoris sanguinea

Neglected but beautiful September-blooming bulb from Japan, with clusters of showy orange-red flowers. Leaves appear in spring, disappear by summer. Likes moist, well-drained soil in light shade. Plant the bulbs only an inch or two deep; they don't b...
SKU: #374 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $14.00

Lycoris sanguinea var. kiusiana

Lycoris sanguinea var. kiusiana

A rarely seen but very beautiful southern Japanese surprise lily with large, showy flowers, pale orange, in September. Likes rich soil that doesn't get too dry in sun or light shade. Leaves appear in winter or spring and disappear by summer. Plant th...
SKU: #375 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $16.00

Maianthemum dilatatum 'Baby Moon'

Maianthemum dilatatum 'Baby Moon'

A cute little creeping woodland perennial with cream-edged heart-shaped leaves and little fuzzy white spikes of flowers in spring. Forms small colonies in rich well-drained soil in moderate shade. Remove any shoots with all-green leaves. USDA Zones 4...
SKU: #377 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $35.00

Maianthemum dilatatum 'Yakushima'

Maianthemum dilatatum 'Yakushima'

Mat-forming woodland perennial with heart-shaped leaves and fuzzy white flowers. This form from Yakushima, Japan, is a tiny selection with leaves about 1/2" long. Good for rock gardens and troughs. Humus-rich, well-drained soil in shade. USDA Zones 4...
SKU: #7528 2.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00

Mitella stylosa var. makinoi

Mitella stylosa var. makinoi

Woodland perennial with soft fuzzy green leaves with some silver-gray markings and brown veins. Humus-rich soil in moderate to heavy shade. USDA Zones 6-9. Grown in 3.5" pots....
SKU: #378 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $14.00

Mukdenia (Aceriphyllum) rossii 'Karasuba'

Mukdenia (Aceriphyllum) rossii 'Karasuba'

Northeast Asian rock garden or woodland garden plants, creeping, with large maple-shaped leaves. This variety has purple leaves, or green leaves edged purple, in strong light; white flowers. Best in cool-summer areas, or in shade near water. Japan...
SKU: #379 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00

Mukdenia (Aceriphyllum) rossii 'Starstream'

Mukdenia (Aceriphyllum) rossii 'Starstream'

Northeast Asian rock garden or woodland garden plants, creeping, with large maple-shaped leaves. This variety has green leaves irregularly splashed and streaked with yellow. White flowers. Best in cool-summer areas, or in shade near water. Japanese...
SKU: #381 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $24.00

Mukdenia (Aceriphyllum) rossii `Shishiba'

Mukdenia (Aceriphyllum) rossii `Shishiba'

Woodland perennial from Korea for cool shade; likes to grow among rocks and near streams. This is grown mostly for its attractive foliage, but the white flowers are also attractive. This new Japanese selection has deeply cut leaves for a different ...
SKU: #518 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $28.00

Neocheiropteris subhastata NEW!

Neocheiropteris subhastata NEW!

Japanese evergreen fern with spreading fronds to about 6" long, forming a clump. The fronds are long-triangular, lobed at the base. It is native in western and souther Japan, and China. It is also known as Polypodium subhastatum. USDA Zones 7-10. ...
SKU: #7656 3.5" pot  (1 ) $24.00

Ophiopogon 'Haku Bun Cho' NEW! New!

Ophiopogon 'Haku Bun Cho' NEW!

The several species of Ophiopogon are important evergreen ground cover plants from USDA Zones 6b to 10, with grassy foliage and spikes of white or lavender flowers, followed by bright blue berries. The selected Japanese dwarf and variegated forms ar...
SKU: #7693 2.5" pot  (1 ) $36.00

Ophiopogon 'Haku Ryu Ko' NEW!

Ophiopogon 'Haku Ryu Ko' NEW!

Evergreen tufted perennial from Japan that can be used as a pot plant or an accent plant for the shade garden. In this Japanese selection, the leaves are 3-5" tall, green with a clear cream margin, heavily tufted. It is an easy plant, requiring only ...
SKU: #7612 2.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Sapphire Snow' NEW!

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Sapphire Snow' NEW!

Evergreen perennial with grassy evergreen leaves, often called "mondo grass" or "monkey grass". This new form has brightly white-striped leaves, the brightest of the variegated kinds. The berries are brilliant sapphire blue. It is a beautiful pot pla...
SKU: #7609 2.5" pot  (1 ) $28.00

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Sapphire Sun' NEW! New!

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Sapphire Sun' NEW!

A new form with very narrow grassy leaves with bright yellow lengthwise stripes; some leaves are entirely yellow. The berries are brilliant sapphire blue. It is a beautiful pot plant or accent in the shade garden. Very rare. USDA Zones 6-10. 2.5"...
SKU: #7725 2.5" pot  (1 ) $28.00

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Tama Ryu Nishiki' NEW!

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Tama Ryu Nishiki' NEW!

This Japanese selection of dwarf mondo grass is, so far, the best variegated type to be introduced. The dark green leaves are slender and heavily marked with pure white. It does not revert to green. Its ultimate height is only about 2". It is useful ...
SKU: #7601 2.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00

Ophiopogon planiscapus var. nigrescens 'Edge of Knight'

Ophiopogon planiscapus var. nigrescens 'Edge of Knight'

This extremely rare Japanese plant is perhaps the only variegated black-leaved plant, a sport of 'Kokuryu', also known in the US as "Ebony Knight". I found it about 15 years ago in a Japanese department store; I bought all four plants at an obscenely...
SKU: #382 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $45.00

Orchis graminifolia hybrids

Orchis graminifolia hybrids

Hybrids with an easy terrestrial orchid from Japan that grows on cliffs and steep hillsides. Showy pink, purple, white or bicolored flowers in July. Needs well-drained soil in light shade. Mixed colors. Tubers are like tiny dahlia tubers and are alwa...
SKU: #351 2.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00

Oreorchis patens

Oreorchis patens

This rarely-offered terrestrial evergreen woodland orchid from Japan is deciduous in summer, with bright green slightly pleated leaves fall to late spring. The 8" spikes of yellow flowers bloom in spring. Easy in very well-drained woodsy soil, not to...
SKU: #7299 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $26.00

Osmunda japonica 'Ranchu' NEW!

Osmunda japonica 'Ranchu' NEW!

Rare crested form of an E. Asian hardy fern, with fronds to 2.5' tall. The tips of the pinnae are crested, becoming more elaborate as the plant ages. Like a rich moist soil in shade, or grow it as a pot specimen. USDA Zones 5-9. 3.5" pot. 1 plant ...
SKU: #7616 3.5" pot  (1 ) $55.00

Oxalis griffthii (double-flowered form)

Oxalis griffthii (double-flowered form)

Japanese woodland Oxalis with green, rough-textured leaves and up-facing fully double white to pale pink flowers. Easy in woodsy soil in shade or with morning sun. USDA Zones 6-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #499 2.5" pot  (1 ) $15.00

Oxalis griffthii (pink double-flowered) NEW! New!

Oxalis griffthii (pink double-flowered) NEW!

Japanese woodland Oxalis with green, rough-textured leaves and up-facing double pink flowers. Young plants sometimes have single flowers, but established plants have double flowers. Easy in woodsy soil in shade or with morning sun. USDA Zones 6-9. ...
SKU: #7726 2.5" pot  (1 ) $20.00
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