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A form with long narrow slightly ridged leaves, also known as 'Tyokkwina'. It has grown more rapidly than the typical form of the specxies in the garden. I got it from Plant Delights Nursery in North Carolina. Their catalogue says: " From the late Fred Galle, via the US National Arboretum (USNA #39665), comes this vigorous cultivar of the evergreen sacred lily. The much narrower than normal, boat-shaped, dark green leaves (18" long x 1" wide) make an arching clump similar to a hosta. As with the species, this rare evergreen perennial makes a great winter interest plant for the woodland...one of the collector plants of great value in Japan." Quackin' Grass Nursery say: "A classic Japanese Sacred Lily composed of glossy dark green and narrow strap-shaped leaves. Maturing red “berries” loosely resemble the fruiting inflorescence of Jack-in-the-Pulpit. The berries are large on this cultivar like a magnified Jack-in-the-Pulpit fruit set. Flowers are like squat, fat little corn cobs composed of tightly clustered light yellow-green florets. This is a very popular selection in Japan. It will even make a good house plant facing east and even north, diffused light is south and west. It is also a quick increaser in the garden. Site in fertile, draining woodland soils. All Sacred Lilies are tolerant of dry summer soil once established. Established pot grown Sacred Lily from division and if grown in a container maintaining them drier during winter will be beneficial. Too much wet for extended periods of time and your will lose your treasure." |
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| 8th April 2005 | ||
