WOODLAND PERENNIALS
Shibateranthis pinnatifida Zones 4-8 #021-012
Also known as Eranthis pinnatifida, this is the Japanese relative of the Korean Shibaterantis stellata. This elegant species is a little more finely textured, but also with white flowers with dark stamens in early spring. Plant in well-drained humus rich soil in light to medium shade. Goes dormant in summer.
Smilacina japonica Zones 4-8 #057-045
Japanese counterpart to our native false Solomon's seal, with creamy terminal clusters of flowers in spring.
Solidago minutissima Zones 4-8 #017-052
Solidago birgaurea bar. leiocarpa Zones 4-8 #017-051
Syneilesis aconitifolia Zones 4-8 #017-055
Similar species from China, with more cut leaves.
Syneilesis palmata Zones 4-8 #017-007
Woodland composite from Northeast Asia. I spring the new leaves are silky silvery umbrellas, a delight to see and touch. In summer, fuzzy white flowers bloom on tall stalks.
Syneilesis palmata 'Kikko' Zones 4-8 #017-023
Spider net patterned leaves selection of Syneilesis. Still rare and not widely available in Japan. Very collector's plant. Limited number available.
Tanakaea radicans Zones 6-8 #050-009
Creeping evergreen perennial for the rock garden or trough, native to China and Japan. Oval, leathery leaves form a mat at ground level, between and over rocks. Clusters of small white flowers bloom in late spring. Moist, well-drained soil in shade.
