Musa basjoo Winter Delights Hellebores long green leaves that emerge

long green leaves that emerge from a central stem in late March

when it is topped with narrow bushy plumes

Cypripedium tibeticum makes a small 8" tall clump

The leathery

which has been in commerce for well over a century as both a house plant and landscape staple in low-light conditions throughout the deep south

Musa basjoo Winter Delights Hellebores long green leaves that emergeRecent research has shown that Musa basjoo, the world's hardiest banana species, is actually from Sichuan, China and not Japan. This 16 20' slowly spreading species makes a thick green stem that sports 6' long, narrow, green leaves arching from the top of the solid green trunk. The flower emerges from near the top of the stem like a yellow orange torpedo. After the flowers open, you will be blessed with clusters of small, yellow, 2" long bananas.