Epimedium lishihchenii Eucomis rigid leaves are tipped with

rigid leaves are tipped with ridiculously long papery spines

From zone 7 southward

Hardy hibiscus are a very low maintenance perennial provided they are growing in the proper conditions

it has performed admirably in our NC woodland garden

Epimedium lishihchenii Eucomis rigid leaves are tipped withThis easy to grow species from China's Hubei Province is very rare in cultivation but similar in form to Epimedium franchetii. The 1' tall clumps of bold evergreen foliage are topped in mid spring with sprays of nice 1" wide, yellow, spider like flowers. Most clones have some bronze tinting in the spring foliage that adds to the garden interest.