EOMECON chionantha. Snow Poppy. China. A carpeting perennial of the poppy family, useful as a ground cover for shade. It spreads luxuriantly (and in some cases invasively) by means of underground rhizomes. The individual shoots consist of several long-stalked leathery leaves, nearly round to heart-shaped, up to 4" across. The leaves have a dark, softly shiny upper surface and form a beautiful tapestry en masse. Through most of spring and summer, it sends up 1-2’ stems carrying loose clusters of snow-white 2" blossoms. Part shade, well drained, non-alkaline soil, moderate to regular watering. Hardy to 15^oF or less.