Hard to see in a picture since everything right now is pretty much wet and green, but this deciduous plant comes up in spring where salvia comes up in mid summer. Probably Disporum cantoniense, commonly known as Canton fairy bells.
It has sort of lily like khaki green leaves and open bell shaped flowers in a yellowish green color.
fresh green leaves
blowing, blowing...
where I lie
わか葉吹々とて寝たりけり
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶).
Trans. David Lanoue.
Maple leaves are famously celebrated at the end of their short life, when they bow out in spectacular yellows and reds...but their appearance in Kyōto is also cause for cheer.
BeetBear spent the day enjoying the warm sunshine and he went to inspect his second favorite crop, our blueberries. He pronounced them to be excellent, with the promise of many pies in July. Peace, everyone! #BeetBear #gardening #allotment #NewEngland #zone6b #spring @gardening