Yucca gloriosa Variegata Tropical Looking Plants Salvia x jamensis

Salvia x jamensis

Cardinal flower is superb for luring hummingbirds into the garden

the tropical-looking foliage of Arum italicum emerges from dormancy and remains attractive all winter

Named by hosta guru Paul Aden after himself (just kidding)

adjective-laden clumps remain evergreen down to 5 degrees F

Yucca gloriosa Variegata Tropical Looking Plants Salvia x jamensisThis wonderful deer resistant, North American native yucca hybrid (Yucca aloifolia x filamentosa) was originally shared in the mid 1980s by the JC Raulston Arboretum. Each 2 3' wide, trunked clump reaches 48" in height in 10 years. The blue green, rigid leaves are bordered with a wide margin that emerges gold, then changes to a rich cream. The good color contrast holds all season. In midsummer, this stunning yucca is topped with 3' tall spikes with