Corylus avellana Contorta Perennial Encyclopedia As with most miniature hostas

As with most miniature hostas

Ophiopogon 'Comet' is not extraordinarily vigorous

Below 15F the foliage becomes deciduous

Alongside the leaves emerge the flower stalks

they are yellow

Corylus avellana Contorta Perennial Encyclopedia As with most miniature hostasCorylus avellana 'Contorta', better known as Harry Lauder's walking stick, has long been one of our favorite large shrubs. This gem was originally found in a hedgerow in Tortworth, England by the late Lord Ducie. The fuzzy green leaves fall after frost, revealing the twisty grey stems. Starting in late January (NC), the stalks are adorned with dangling tan catkins. Harry Lauder's walking stick, which can reach 10' tall x 10' wide in 15 years makes an