Silene virginica Jackson Valentine Thalictrum the flowering peduncle (stalk) arises

the flowering peduncle (stalk) arises from the ground to stand just above the 6" tall foliage

When properly grown

but not here

creating a very dramatic statement in the garden

but once it was recognized to be a distinct species

Silene virginica Jackson Valentine Thalictrum the flowering peduncle (stalk) arisesEvery now and then a selection of a familiar plant comes along that makes you say words which aren't appropriate for polite company. One such plant is the Southeast US native, Silene virginica 'Jackson Valentine'. We've grown Silene virginica through the years and it's nice, although finicky, short lived, and not exactly a WOW plant. Well, that all changed with Silene 'Jackson Valentine'. Our plant was shared by Alabama nurseryman, Maarten van der