Rohdea japonica Miho no Matsu Alstroemeria Agave victoriae-reginae has fared well

Agave victoriae-reginae has fared well here through 7 degrees F in our garden

Thanks to Alabama collector extraordinaire Hayes Jackson for sharing this winter hardy form of Leucocasia (formerly Colocasia) gigantea that we named 'Survivor'

starting in late April (NC) with an amazing number of 16" tall spikes of royal purple flowers

Despite their warm origins

Rohdea japonica Miho no Matsu Alstroemeria Agave victoriae-reginae has fared wellOh for those who have lusted in their hearts. For years, we coveted the Japanese Rohdea 'Miho no Matsu', but alas both finding and affording one took several decades. Now we are able to share another of these stunning woodland collector plants. The sturdy, 1' long, evergreen leaves arch outward to form a 1' tall x 2' wide clump. Each leaf is heavily banded vertically with cream and a number of chartreuse shades. When the clumps are mature, the central