Notocactus macracanthus Freesia This little known palm hails

This little known palm hails from Mexico's west coast

this selection of our native Canna glauca was passed around California until spotted by plantsman Herb Kelly who named and introduced it to commerce

If the growing point is protected in winter

Our original clump of Aucuba 'Cecil-Alice' is now 3

Notocactus macracanthus Freesia This little known palm hails(aka: Parodia sellowii, Wigginsia macracantha) Notocactus macracanthus has been an outstanding performer in our in ground trials at JLBG. In the wild, this Uruguay native can be found growing on rocky outcrops in the country's grasslands. In our rock garden, it forms 3" tall x 6" wide chubby green rosettes, topped, starting in early spring, with brilliant yellow flowers. Dry soils during the winter months are key to survival in cold winter climates.