Bletilla striata Ogon Athyrium Canna 'Ermine' is a Curt

Canna 'Ermine' is a Curt Wallace hybrid that's still regarded as the closest to white (as judged by a team of colorblind nurserymen)

Emerging alongside the leaf stalk is a narrow green hood to 2-3"

arrowhead-shaped leaves

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Bletilla striata Ogon Athyrium Canna 'Ermine' is a CurtTo quote former President Jimmy Carter, "I have lusted in my heart" after first seeing Bletilla striata 'Ogon' at the JC Raulston Arboretum many years ago. The golden foliage, which resembles young palm leaves, emerges in mid spring along with the new flower spikes, which quickly rise along with the leaves. The flowers of Bletilla striata 'Ogon' top out at 2' tall, about 6" above the foliage. The contrast of the purple flower and golden foliage is one