Pyrrosia lingua Alabama Gold Rohdea the foliage goes dormant for

the foliage goes dormant for the remainder of the year

Like many a native spring ephemeral it goes dormant by early summer as growing conditions become less hospitable

Established clumps of this easy-to-grow evergreen perennial will be adorned with short stems of bright red berries in winter

with terminal clusters of upright creamy flowers

starting for us in February

Pyrrosia lingua Alabama Gold Rohdea the foliage goes dormant forPyrrosia lingua 'Alabama Gold', was shared by Alabama plantsman, Hayes Jackson, who found it for sale at a local garden center. Pyrrosia 'Alabama Gold' creeps via pencil lead sized rhizomes that lay on the ground or any solid surface. Emerging from the rhizome are 10" long, thumb shaped leaves with a leathery texture. The green leaves are flushed gold when grown where it receives open shade or morning sun. Pyrrosia 'Alabama Gold' should form a 2' wide