Hedychium Carnival Hippeastrum Dryopteris x australis is a

Dryopteris x australis is a very rare East Coast American native

This 16-20' slowly spreading species makes a thick green stem that sports 6' long

and South Carolina) native that has withstood -9 degrees F here with NO damage (without protection or special siting)

except the variegated leaves have a reddish-pink cast

damp soils

Hedychium Carnival Hippeastrum Dryopteris x australis is aHedychium 'Carnival' has been one of our favorite ginger lily hybrids. This 4' tall and slow multiplying selection with brightly red marked stalks begins flowering for us in late summer and early fall. The huge 14" heads of fragrant, bright butterscotch yellow flowers put on a show that lasts for several weeks outstanding!