Osmunda regalis Purpurascens Liriope which can be scarce in

which can be scarce in late winter

Crinum erubescens also has a long medicinal history

but instead is a member of an obscure plant gang known as the spikemosses

Don't plant Hosta 'Komodo Dragon' unless you have plenty of room

From Walters Gardens comes another reverse sport of the popular Hosta 'Patriot'

Osmunda regalis Purpurascens Liriope which can be scarce inThe deciduous royal fern, Osmunda regalis, is truly one of the most distinctive and spectacular bold textured ferns. The light green leathery leaves give a very tropical appearance to the garden. With adequate moisture, royal fern can reach 6' tall x 3' in width, although 4' in height is more typical. The fertile sexual fronds of royal fern are brazenly exposed in public as opposed to more modest ferns which hide theirs on the leaf backs. Osmunda