Dryopteris sieboldii Amsonia (aka: Lycoris x houdyshelii 'Golden

(aka: Lycoris x houdyshelii 'Golden Panda') Lycoris x straminea 'Golden Panda' is a 2013 Plant Delights/Juniper Level Botanic Garden introduction of the naturally occurring Chinese hybrid of Lycoris chinensis x Lycoris radiata

The small rounded half-dollar-sized leaves are dark green but heavily mottled with dramatic silver venation

and heaviest-fruiting selection we have seen

or rocky soils

The clump is adorned by bright red berries in early fall and winter

Dryopteris sieboldii Amsonia (aka: Lycoris x houdyshelii 'GoldenThe Asian Dryopteris sieboldii is one of the most unique, hardy garden ferns that we've grown, with thick cardboard like leaves that resemble giant hands. The 2' wide, tropical looking, deer resistant, bold textured, drought tolerant, easy to grow, adjective laden clumps remain evergreen down to 5 degrees F. After seeing the tropical looking Dryopteris sieboldii, folks will ask is that really winter hardy?