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I think this is probably the real thing. There is at least one other variegated Discovered by Darrell Probst in western Massachusetts. Each leaf has a slight gold margin, but it is proving slightly elusive in my plant. I think the gold has be stolen by leprechauns! Plant Delights Nursery says: "Here is a neat, little-known selection of an old East Coast native, discovered by plantsman Darrell Probst in a patch of woods in western Massachusetts. In early spring, the tiny stalks of this lily emerge from a short underground rhizome. The wiry, 8" tall stems are clothed with small green leaves, each with a delightful golden border. Each stem ends with a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower in early spring. In 10 years, expect a 2' wide mass of stems...great for a special spot in the woodland garden! Crug Farm Plants say: "A selection discovered by plantsman Darrell Probst in 1997 of a North American native in a patch of woods in western Massachusetts and named for his nursery. Slender shoots emerge in early spring, from narrow underground creeping rhizomes. The wiry stems to 15cm tall are draped with small green leaves, which are richly enhanced by golden yellow variegation. The yellow, bell-shaped flowers in early spring are of course a bonus. Best grown in a moist, leafy drained soil in deciduous shade." |
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