Ruscus aculeatus var angustifolius Chenault Athyrium In midsummer the clumps are

In midsummer the clumps are topped with 3' tall spikes of lavender flowers

It is not one that will chase gardeners from the garden

producing clouds of small white flowers much like the display of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila)

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The flowers emerge just prior to the new foliage on this deciduous deer-resistant clumping selection

Ruscus aculeatus var angustifolius Chenault Athyrium In midsummer the clumps areRuscus aculeatus var. angustifolius 'Chenault' is a very rare selection of tough as nails Butcher's Broom, which originated at the Chenault Nursery in France. Our plants came from the Charlotte garden of the late garden writer, Elizabeth Lawrence (thanks to Lindie Wilson). The plant is described by Lawrence in her 1963 article, later reprinted in "A Garden of One's Own," "The evergreen foliage is very narrow, but equally as sharp, giving a unique