Calanthe Pink Lipstics Xeriscaping Plants Astilbe 'Delft Lace' forms a

Astilbe 'Delft Lace' forms a 26" tall x 16" wide vigorous clump of bright red sturdy stems

Ophiopogon 'Gyoku Ryu' could best be described as looking like a lush lawn of pre-mowed grass

Alongside the leaf stalk is a large pitcher-like spathe (usually green or purple-and-white striped) with a large hood that ends in a long dangling thread

but appear quite bright from a distance

As the floral display is winding down the plant starts to put up a whole new flush of foliage

Calanthe Pink Lipstics Xeriscaping Plants Astilbe 'Delft Lace' forms aCalanthe 'Pink Lipstics' is the pink flowered seed strain of the hybrid calanthe orchids that resulted from crosses between Calanthe sieboldii,kawakamii, tricarinata, and aristulifera. The 2' tall stalks rise from among last years basal foliage in mid April, each adorned with small light pink flowers, usually with darker pink to purple lips. Rich woodland soils result in the best specimens.