Turkey's Beard

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Turkeys Beard (Xerophyllum) - X. asphodeloides is a beautiful tuberous-rooted plant with the aspect of an Asphodel, forming a spreading tuft of grassy leaves, its tall flowerstem terminated by a raceme of numerous white blossoms. It grows well in a moist, sandy, peaty border, and in the drier parts of boggy ground. Pine barrens in N. America.


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Xerophyllum Tenax

Xerophyllum Tenax - This very beautiful species is found wild in various parts of N. America, especially in Pine barrens on the west side of the Continent. The flower-stems 2 to 5 feet high, the raceme varying from 1 to 2 feet long, the flowers crowded and attractive, the segments white with a violet centre. Division or seed.

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