Gentiana andrewsii Lychnis This surprisingly hardy yucca relative

This surprisingly hardy yucca relative is absolutely exquisite

Even though the pattern of streaking is variable

The North American native Salvia madrensis hails from 4

dark olive-green fronds

that we named Epimedium sagittatum 'Love Potion No

Gentiana andrewsii Lychnis This surprisingly hardy yucca relativeGentiana andrewsii is a splendid North American native gentian that hails from the colder regions of the country Canada south to Missouri. The 18" slightly lax stems arise from a dormant rosette in spring, clothed in pinky shaped glossy green leaves. In late September and October, the clumps are topped with hummingbird attracting clusters of blue lavender flowers resembling a mini southern bottle tree. In the garden, it prefers slightly moist alkaline