Penstemon hirsutus United Kingdom Ruscus aculeatus is an odd

Ruscus aculeatus is an odd Eurasian poet's laurel relative that forms a clump composed of spiny

so it's time for a return engagement

unisexual flowers

where it was in full flower

Penstemon hirsutus United Kingdom Ruscus aculeatus is an oddPenstemon hirsutus is an amazing US East Coast US native that ranges from Maine south to Tennessee. In the garden, it forms a showy 2' tall x 4' wide clump, that explodes into flower in mid May (NC), with hundreds of small tubular lavender flowers, each with a large white, obviously enhanced lip. The foliage is hairy, the stalks are hairy, and the flowers are hairy. Perhaps we should check the roots. Although hairy beardtongue survives in light shade,