Tofieldia (Melanthiaceae)

coccinea

A diminutive perennial species from Japan that we have seen sizeable populations of growing on ledges of damp shady cliffs. Arising from a short rhizome by stiff small sword-shaped leaves held in fans only 7.5 cm tall. Thrusting small congested spikes of white and red flowers from June-August. This is a selected form for its better flowers, from cultivation in Japan. Easily grown in cool light shade in a well drained soil with added humus to prevent drying.