Coniogramme jinggangshanensis Shishi Green Flowering Plants legendary Connecticut gardener

legendary Connecticut gardener

In April (NC)

glossy evergreen clump has new foliage that emerges with a pink flush and is topped in late spring with 20" arching spikes of large

only with slightly wider petals

the 30" wide clumps are topped with 30" tall scapes of dark violet flowers

Coniogramme jinggangshanensis Shishi Green Flowering Plants legendary Connecticut gardenerConiogramme jinggangshanensis 'Shishi' is a rather rare and unusual form of the Asian bamboo fern. The upright, dark glossy green, 2' tall fronds are composed of large pinnae (fern leaflets), each ending in a fancy petticoat like crest. Expect a 3' wide patch in 5 years, thanks to the spreading rhizome. Rich, moist soils result in the best growth, while very dry soils will slow its spread to a crawl a dramatic and unique specimen in the garden! In