the drought-tolerant Astrolepis sinuata usually grows with its roots hidden beneath a large rock
These miniature clumps are so tight
introduced and named by Nancy Goodwin of Montrose Gardens
but will also tolerate pH's approaching neutral
Hosta 'Center of Attention' makes a small-sized clump to 18" wide
Cypripedium formosanum Symphyotrichum the drought-tolerant Astrolepis sinuata usuallyWe are very excited to once again offer the Taiwanese ladyslipper orchid, Cypripedium formosanum, which is unfortunately now endangered in the wild. Cypripedium formosanum naturally occurs in moist, but well draining, alkaline soils, often growing in several hours of full sun in Taiwan's central mountains, between 7,000' 9,000' elevation. Cypripedium formosanum is similar in appearance to its closest relative, Cypripedium japonicum, both with