Ruscus aculeatus Wheelers North Carolina Native Plants Cardinal flower is superb for

Cardinal flower is superb for luring hummingbirds into the garden

the clump is topped with white flowers with a lavender blush

boreale is a clumping species that remains up until a hard frost

(syn: Hosta fluctuans 'Variegated') Hosta 'Sagae' has long been recognized as one of the greatest hostas ever introduced

that makes a wonderful addition to the woodland garden

Ruscus aculeatus Wheelers North Carolina Native Plants Cardinal flower is superb forRuscus aculeatus is an odd Eurasian poet's laurel relative that forms a clump composed of spiny, dark evergreen foliage held rigidly along the 54" tall, upright green stems. The clump is adorned by bright red berries in early fall and winter. Our first plant came from Elizabeth Lawrence's old Raleigh garden after the home had been used as a fraternity house for 30 years that's one tough plant. A conversation piece for collectors, Ruscus 'Wheeler's' is