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Rohdea japonica (Japanese Sacred Lily): Dry-Shade Superstar

Evergreen, strap-leaved, slow-spreading rhizomes; thrives in dry shade where little else grows. Spring flowers become showy red berries. Many named cultivars exist (variegated, dwarf, twisted leaves). Source: Piccadilly Farms, Bishop, GA (706-769-6516). Collector favorite in Japan (Omoto).

Rohdea japonica foliage and berries

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