Bletilla striata Soryu New Plants triploid phlox was discovered in

triploid phlox was discovered in San Antonio

For over a decade

If you've got a horticultural know-it-all nearby

it's deer-resistant

Helleborus x sternii is a hard to find evergreen hybrid of Helleborus argutifolius x Helleborus lividus that resembles Helleborus argutifolius in it's stemmed form

Bletilla striata Soryu New Plants triploid phlox was discovered inBletilla striata 'Soryu' is a lovely Japanese selection of the hardy ground orchid, topped in late April early May with 2' tall flower stalks ending in a cluster of 1" mauvy lavender flowers that have a distinctive bluish cast. The contrasting white throat and dark purple lip make a scrumptious garden specimen. Slightly moist soils are best, although bletillas are very easy to grow in a wide range of less than perfect conditions.