Aspidistra zongbayi Green Carpet Eryngium sailing through our 7 degree

sailing through our 7 degree F winter in 2009

via a US National Arboretum expedition (USNA 45507-D)

Helleborus x hybridus 'New York Night' is Walters Gardens hand pollinated seed strain that produces dark purple/slate black flowers

Spigelia marilandica is most often encountered as a woodland plant

The lacy foliage of this widespread (Canada south to Florida) North American native spring ephemeral

Aspidistra zongbayi Green Carpet Eryngium sailing through our 7 degreeAspidistra zongbayi 'Green Carpet' is a 2026 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a selection of the Sichuan, China native cast iron plant, that's proven to be an excellent groundcover here in Zone 7b 8a since 2004. This short cast iron plant forms a 16" tall patch of arching green leaves, each lightly speckled with dull yellow spots. The miniature pizza like flowers appear at the base of the stalks in February. Where it isn't winter hardy, it makes a