Adonis amurensis Sandanzaki Corms - Bulbs - Tubers the fast-growing clumps are topped

the fast-growing clumps are topped with light lavender flowers

they also intensify in burgundy color

The stems are home to deliciously fragrant

our plant begins flowering in mid-February (NC) and continues until fall

I say strangely

Adonis amurensis Sandanzaki Corms - Bulbs - Tubers the fast-growing clumps are toppedAdonis amurensis 'Sandanzaki' may not sound enticing, but anything named after the Greek vegetation god is probably worth pursuing. This highly prized selection of the Asian winter flowering woodland ephemeral shows nature's creativity at its finest. Starting its growth for us in late January, the frilly fern like foliage springs from the ground, followed close behind by 6" tall stalks of 2" wide flowers. The flowers open to first reveal a double row