Plants in genus helonias
Plants in genus helonias
Helonias orientalis
Helonias orientalis is a small Asian wildflower with a flat rosette of narrow, oval-shaped green leaves that turn red in winter. It produces 3-inch flower stalks in mid-March, adorned with clusters of lavender-purple flowers. This tiny rock-garden-sized plant thrives in slightly moist but well-drained soils, making it a charming addition to garden landscapes.