Pyrrosia lingua Alabama Gold Rohdea Like many a native spring

Like many a native spring ephemeral it goes dormant by early summer as growing conditions become less hospitable

slow-growing form of the sterile pre-Columbian hybrid century plant (Agave palmeri x Agave vivipara)

While I picked up this little known hymenocallis on a road trip through Texas in 2001

what a stunning plant

Pyrrosia lingua Alabama Gold Rohdea Like many a native springPyrrosia lingua 'Alabama Gold', was shared by Alabama plantsman, Hayes Jackson, who found it for sale at a local garden center. Pyrrosia 'Alabama Gold' creeps via pencil lead sized rhizomes that lay on the ground or any solid surface. Emerging from the rhizome are 10" long, thumb shaped leaves with a leathery texture. The green leaves are flushed gold when grown where it receives open shade or morning sun. Pyrrosia 'Alabama Gold' should form a 2' wide