Lycoris chinensis Hardy Orchids The genus Salvia consists of

The genus Salvia consists of about one thousand species

Northern maidenhair fern thrives in moist

Butterflies and moths are secondary pollinators

The Hosta sieboldiana background shows through with the large

Lycoris chinensis Hardy Orchids The genus Salvia consists ofFirst coming to the US in 1948 via the USDA, and named in 1958 by Dr. Hamilton Traub, Lycoris chinensis hails from the moist slopes of China and adjacent South Korea. This spectacular surprise lily emerges seemingly from nowhere in August to form 28" tall stalks, topped with large, golden yellow, lily like flowers. After flowering has finished, the wide, glaucous foliage of Lycoris chinensis doesn't emerge until late winter early spring. Plant a mass