Sabal brazoriensis Hardy Palms and Cycads Not only does abundant maiden

Not only does abundant maiden fern thrive in shade

except for a floral slow-down in the hottest part of midsummer

pleated leaves emerge from each pseudobulb in early spring (April for us)

for potpourri

Iris 'Contraband Girl' is equally happy in a bog or in regular garden soil

Sabal brazoriensis Hardy Palms and Cycads Not only does abundant maidenSabal x brazoriensis, a rare palm from Brazoria County, Texas, was identified by DNA in 2011 as an ancient hybrid between Sabal palmetto (above ground trunk) and Sabal minor (below ground trunk). Sabal x brazoriensis is the hardiest of the trunked sabal palms and should reach 20' tall with maturity. We have reports from Arkansas that these have sailed through a 15 degree F winter. The giant, green, fan shaped leaves are typical sabal foliage, but the