Cyclamen coum Maurice Dryden Pulmonaria Sticking out from the end

Sticking out from the end of the floral swirl are the sex organs

the petal tips take on a pink hue

there are isolated individuals with pewter leaves instead of the typical green

The 18" tall leaf stalks are adorned at the leaf base in midsummer with clusters of 2" wide spider-like flowers of purple and yellow

Coneflowers provide a lovely burst of bright color in a season

Cyclamen coum Maurice Dryden Pulmonaria Sticking out from the endCyclamen coum 'Maurice Dryden' is a lovely form of Cyclamen coum with rounded silvery pewter leaves, each surrounded by a narrow green border. The clumps are topped, starting in early February (NC) with 4" tall stalks of white pale pink flowers with a burgundy nose. A dry site during summer dormancy is the key to success.