Polygonatum odoratum Byakko Dracunculus topped with very glossy green

topped with very glossy green leaves

and one that has enjoyed massive worldwide popularity

'Gowenii')

Japan that is reportedly now extinct in the wild

but be sure not to cut back into live wood

Polygonatum odoratum Byakko Dracunculus topped with very glossy greenWe have plantsman Barry Yinger to thank for bringing this nearly extinct, old Japanese cut foliage cultivar into US cultivation. The translation of 'Byakko' to "White Tiger" is apt to describe the amazing foliage. The red stems are adorned with leaves which emerge solid green and then the half closest to the stem magically morphs to creamy white. Polygonatum 'Byakko' is reasonably vigorous, considering the large amount of white on the leaves expect a