Hedychium thyrsiforme Epimedium Yucca cernua occurs on acidic

Yucca cernua occurs on acidic clay soils in open piney forests

but DNA testing showed it

The dark purple reflexed foliage makes a dramatic 4' tall clump

This Japanese native thrives in bogs and damp areas

Tricyrtis 'Amanogawa' is an old Japanese hybrid of Tricyrtis perfoliata x Tricyrtis hirta

Hedychium thyrsiforme Epimedium Yucca cernua occurs on acidicHedychium thyrsiforme is a little known Eastern Himalayan species (India, Nepal, Bhutan) that forms a compact 4' tall plant, topped in late summer (NC) with terminal clusters of narrow white petals and long protruding white filaments quite unique and dainty compared to most hedychiums. Hedychium thyrsiforme prefers light shade, but will also tolerate a few hours of early morning sun.