Blechnum nipponicum Ophiopogon the 3' wide clumps are

the 3' wide clumps are topped with 20" spikes of light lavender flowers

Hosta 'Touch of Class' comes from the popular Hosta 'June'

Clematis fremontii is perfect for a dry

The 1' long x 2" wide

Cardinal flower is superb for luring hummingbirds into the garden

Blechnum nipponicum Ophiopogon the 3' wide clumps areWhile most blechnum ferns hate our humid summers, the Asian native Blechnum nipponicum has proven quite reliable. Blechnum nipponicum makes a unique symmetrical evergreen clump of 18" long fronds that emerge rosy red and upright, then flatten out late in the growing season, appearing as though a testosterone laden spouse drove through the woodland garden with a heavy duty tractor. Although it's not the easiest fern to cultivate, a well prepared soil