Ruscus aculeatus Wheelers North Carolina Native Plants The narrow-pleated

The narrow-pleated

(syn: Hosta fluctuans 'Variegated') Hosta 'Sagae' has long been recognized as one of the greatest hostas ever introduced

Cardinal flower is superb for luring hummingbirds into the garden

Yucca 'Color Guard' is a fabulous selection of our Southeast US native Yucca flaccida that was brought into the US from Japan by the late hosta guru Paul Aden

Purple shamrock is a dynamite plant to blend into the perennial border or woodland garden

Ruscus aculeatus Wheelers North Carolina Native Plants The narrow-pleatedRuscus aculeatus is an odd Eurasian poet's laurel relative that forms a clump composed of spiny, dark evergreen foliage held rigidly along the 54" tall, upright green stems. The clump is adorned by bright red berries in early fall and winter. Our first plant came from Elizabeth Lawrence's old Raleigh garden after the home had been used as a fraternity house for 30 years that's one tough plant. A conversation piece for collectors, Ruscus 'Wheeler's' is