Asclepias purpurascens Woodwardia cold hardy form of Aucuba

cold hardy form of Aucuba japonica

The 2' wide clump of perfect proportions is topped with light lavender flowers on 24" tall stalks

we understand why magically elegant upside-down fern is probably the most sought-after fern by gardeners worldwide

black cohosh is maintenance free

Dennstaedtia 'Sohuksan' has also proven to be quite sun tolerant

Asclepias purpurascens Woodwardia cold hardy form of AucubaNative from Canada south to Louisiana, with the heaviest concentration in Missouri, Asclepias purpurascens is one of those great North American native plants that should be grown in all sunny gardens. The 2' tall green stems emerge from dormancy, clothed in 6" long x 3" wide dark green leaves, on opposite sides of the stem. Starting for us in mid May, the terminal and upper leaf axils are home to dozens of 2 3" wide spheres, each composed of