Rohdea japonica Chirimen Boshi Bletilla Although the high-mountain forms tend

Although the high-mountain forms tend not to thrive in our wet

'Dolly Sods' is also quite drought tolerant

nipponicum is possibly the finest of the Japanese species for gardeners in a cool climate

This native North American pest moved from Mexico into the US probably around the 1930s

Rohdea japonica Chirimen Boshi Bletilla Although the high-mountain forms tend(syn: R. 'Asian Valley') Rohdea 'Chirimen Boshi' is an unusual sacred lily, whose name means "crepe paper hat." It was first introduced from Japan in the late '70s (US National Arboretum #62147 D). This evergreen sacred lily clump reaches 12" tall with a 20" spread. Each leaf of Rohdea 'Chirimen Boshi' resembles a long, V shaped valley. The rough and wavy plasticized green foliage is bordered by a narrow edge of creamy white. In fall, expect 3" tall