Calanthe discolor Paeonia In the genus Hosta

In the genus Hosta

narrow green leaves make a small clump

'Tyokkwina') From the late Fred Galle

wispy tan plumes blend nicely with the foliage in late spring

Calanthe discolor Paeonia In the genus HostaCalanthe discolor is a Japanese woodland orchid that emerges from the pseudobulb with 2 3 heavily pleated, 6" long x 2" wide leaves. As the bulb offsets, the clumps can get quite thick. The foliage of Calanthe discolor, which is evergreen to 15 degrees F, is topped in mid spring with 10" stalks of tiny mahogany flowers with pure white lower lips a very easy to grow addition to that special spot in the woodland garden. The Calanthe are terrestrial