Rohdea japonica Miyako No Jo Curcuma so plant it where drainage

so plant it where drainage is near perfect and plants are sheltered from heavy rain downpours

high shade is ideal

we find it even better as a clumping groundcover of brilliant purple foliage

a hummingbird delight and another of those great flowers to fondle

It has often been observed that this foliage will harbor aphids over winter if not removed

Rohdea japonica Miyako No Jo Curcuma so plant it where drainageLike an evergreen tropical looking hosta, Rohdea japonica 'Miyako no Jo' is composed of glossy, dark green, smooth leaves that stand upward forming a vase shaped 20" tall clump. Each leaf is surrounded by a striking border of white from the leaf tip down to the mid way point. Adding to the beauty are the short stalks of bright red berries that occur near the base of the plant in late fall and through the winter. Rohdea japonica 'Miyako no Jo' is a