Closely related to the Persian cyclamen that's commonly sold in grocery stores and greenhouses in fall and winter, hardy cyclamen can thrive in the bone dry, shaded spots in your upstate New York landscape and gardens. Establishing quickly from small, potted plants they'll provide colorful flowers and exotic foliage from August through May. Click on the link below so I can show you what they look like in early September in my garden.
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