Thalictrum kiusianum 8a Ferns provide a wonderful textural

Ferns provide a wonderful textural contrast between bolder textured plants like hosta

sky-blue (not purple) forget-me-not flowers

Most new pitcher growth on the hooded pitcher plant is during the summer and fall

Phlomis fruticosa is a plant we wouldn't garden without

Thalictrum kiusianum 8a Ferns provide a wonderful texturalCharming isn't good enough to describe this delightful miniature woodland Japanese meadow rue, Thalictrum kiusianum. The tiny deer resistant clumps of maidenhair fern like foliage emerge for us in early March, andform a slowly expanding patch to only 6" tall. Although it's native habitat is in moist soils, it has thrived for us in extremely dry soils. In early summer, the clumps of Thalictrum kiusianum are topped with airy, light purple flowers that