Aralia californica Aconitum but spreads nicely in our

but spreads nicely in our rock garden

(aka: Salvia x nemorosa 'Violet Riot') Salvia 'Violet Riot' is the latest breeding breakthrough from our friends at Walters Gardens

The typical lacy green leaves are speckled with lemon cream blotches

is still hard to find

Lychnis senno is an amazing garden specimen that is virtually unknown in Western gardens

Aralia californica Aconitum but spreads nicely in ourAralia californica is a little known, deer resistant perennial aralia (ginseng cousin) that is the only member of the family with a California address, with a vacation residence in Oregon. In the wild, it can be found in moist canyons and streambanks below 6,000' elevation, where it grows in acidic humus. In the garden, it forms an amazing 8' tall x 8' wide perennial. The tall deciduous stalks are adorned with 3' long, pinnate leaves, and topped in