Andropogon gerardii Lord Snowden Capsicum for a peek

for a peek

The specific epithet "formosanum" means beautiful but can also refer to a species' origin in Taiwan

With leaves that look and feel more like a cow's tongue

We first met Liriope gigantea 'Lynn Lowrey' in the Alabama garden of nurseryman Bobby Green

Did I mention the flowers are deliciously fragrant

Andropogon gerardii Lord Snowden Capsicum for a peekAndropogon gerardii 'Lord Snowden' is a superb, powder blue foliage form of big bluestem from Texas, discovered by Texas Master Naturalist and grass guru, John Snowden. The clump gives rise to 7' tall, vertical flower spikes in late summer. In 20 years of trials at JLBG, it has shown amazing drought tolerance and durability. Although often native to alkaline soils, it also thrives in our acidic soils. In fall, the seed heads emerge a beautiful reddish