Eomecon chionantha - Snow Poppy Dogwoods a departure from the tree

a departure from the tree form which we are most accustom to

A native to the dryer coastal ranges of California and Oregon

A evergreen shrub despite its name is native to Taiwan

In late summer the clumps are topped with upright

It is noted for its bark with clearly marked with vertical white lines and it autumn colour is a beautiful red which contrasts well with the striped bark

Eomecon chionantha - Snow Poppy Dogwoods a departure from the treeA spreading rhizomatous perennial woodlander that is a close relative to the poppy. A native to eastern China, where it can be found growing moist forested areas and riverbanks. It has greyish green leaves and 4 petaled poppy like white flowers bloom in late spring. An effective ground cover for difficult moist sites