Iris tectorum China Blue Malvaviscus Musella lasiocarpa has sailed through

Musella lasiocarpa has sailed through more than two decades of winters in our zone 7b garden

who forage when daytime winter temperatures exceed 55 degrees F

(aka: Aspidistra 96CPC240) Aspidistra zongbayi 'Old Glory' is a 2002 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction of a cast iron plant selection made in the wild in Sichuan

We think this is one of the finest hostas ever introduced

each topped with a cluster of stunning

Iris tectorum China Blue Malvaviscus Musella lasiocarpa has sailed throughIris tectorum 'China Blue' is a selection that we made from a population of wild collected Iris tectorum. We have been bowled over by both the size and vigor when compared to the Iris tectorum that is common in the trade. Each vigorous growing clump of wide green foliage reaches 18" tall x 2' wide. In April, the clumps are topped with spikes of dark blue purple flowers on 2' tall flower stalks. This is a dramatic improvement over the typical species