Pyrrosia lingua Ogon Nishiki Vietnam Iris laevigata 'Variegata' needs rich

Iris laevigata 'Variegata' needs rich moist soil and grows fine in 6-8" of standing water as an aquatic

Excess moisture in summer is even more damaging than too much soil moisture in winter

Jerusalem sage flowers also attract beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Our 10-year-old clumps of Solidago 'Golden Fleece' are now just over 3' wide

the tuber produces a fascinating 5' flower (early May

Pyrrosia lingua Ogon Nishiki Vietnam Iris laevigata 'Variegata' needs richThis Japanese selection of the evergreen tongue fern has been hardy for over 10 years in our garden. The growth habit is similar to the species, forming a dense colony to 2' wide in 5 years, thanks to a short creeping rhizome. Pyrrosia lingua cultivars hate growing flat and must be planted on a slope to thrive in cold climates. Pyrrosia 'Ogon Nishiki' has thick, green, vertically held leaves with diagonal, butterscotch yellow banding picture an