Calanthe Kojima Violet Saxifraga later to find out that

later to find out that it has been popular in the Florida Panhandle since the early 1990s

Cypripedium reginae emerges with 18" tall stalks

it has formed a stunning 8" tall x 18" wide symmetrical clump that makes visitors go gaga (no relation to the Lady)

and the blue color adds even more charm

Calanthe Kojima Violet Saxifraga later to find out thatCalanthe 'Kojima Violet' is a lovely seed strain of the hybrids of Calanthe aristulifera, C. discolor, C. sieboldii, and C. tricarinata. The semi evergreen large flat ground hugging foliage gives rise in early to mid April (NC) to 10" tall stalks, adorned with creamy white and lavender to violet flowers. Average to slightly moist woodland soils are best.