Rohdea chinensis var chinensis Taiwan Yucca twisting flower spikes create a

twisting flower spikes create a form of their own in the garden

it can easily be reigned in or transplanted to a new spot

Phlomis fruticosa will produce a sporadic repeat flowering in late summer

This dazzling yucca has labored in obscurity due to its very slow growth habit

The 22" tall x 3' wide clump is topped with sturdy 3' tall scapes of light lavender flowers in early summer

Rohdea chinensis var chinensis Taiwan Yucca twisting flower spikes create a(syn: Rohdea watanabei, Tupistra watanabei) Our plants of Rohdea chinensis var. chinensis are from the original collection by Bleddyn and Sue Wynn Jones of Wales from the Wuling Farm region of Taiwan. Discovered growing on steep, damp, forested cliffs at 6,000' elevation, this represents the Taiwan form of the wide ranging but virtually uncultivated Chinese Rohdea chinensis var. chinensis. The leathery evergreen leaves can reach up to 3' long x 3"