Marshallia caespitosa Uvularia and each 2' wide clump

and each 2' wide clump is topped in midsummer with 20" tall scapes of light lavender flowers

Many Gladiolus dalenii forms have proven to be hardy into Zone 6 for those who don't mind experimenting

(aka: Dysosma pleiantha) Stunning is the only word to describe a mature specimen of the giant Chinese mayapple

He has since retired from both occupations

highlighted by wine-purple stamens

Marshallia caespitosa Uvularia and each 2' wide clumpNative to prairies from Missouri south to Texas, Marshallia caespitosa can often be found hanging around with its buds, Schizachyrium scoparium and Coreopsis lanceolata. Marshallia, which got its name from the late Dr. Moses Marshall (1785 1813), is an easy to grow garden perennial that forms small green basal winter rosettes. In late spring, the narrow green, grass like clumps of Marshallia caespitosa are topped with 18" spikes that each terminate in