Remusatia hookeriana Persicaria each surrounded by a nicely

each surrounded by a nicely contrasting wide golden border

This can be done anytime the ground isn't frozen

Amsonias hybridize with other amsonias in the garden

snapdragon-like flowers which can be twisted around the stem and will remain where you put them

We like to remove the previous years foliage just as the plant begins to flower in late winter

Remusatia hookeriana Persicaria each surrounded by a nicelyThis remusatia is native from India to Sikkim, where it is found growing in rich well drained humusy soils or even as an epiphyte on trees or rocks. R. hookeriana is similar to R. vivipara, except for the fragrant yellow flowers that occur before the leaves emerge in spring. The back of each olive green colocasia like leaf is beautifully patterned with dark purple blotches.