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A stocky growing species with broad green leaves that clasp the stems. Flower buds form in all
of the upper leaf axils, and in its season, it has a week of joyful perfection before the fountain
of crystalline white flowers start to fade and look more like a bog brush. In 1988 I wrote: "Tight growing pure white flowered form with bright green leaves. Like a floral deodorant, the flowers seem to spring directly out of the plants armpits rather than the top of the stems giving it a slightly uncomfortable feel." I can't really add anything to that. Writing in the JRHS in 1986, W. A.Tait says: " Tricyrtis hirta var. alba from Japan is the albino form of another purple spotted species which has arching spikes with narrow heart shaped, clasping leaves. Both stems and leaf surfaces are downt with fine hairs. At the base of the outer surface of the petals are purple markings whereas on the inner, upper surface the spots are yellow; the larger parts of the petals are glistening white. When fully open, the petals bend backwards and the stamens appear pale magenta in colour." |
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