Amsonia hubrichtii Cypripedium taken before the flowers begin

taken before the flowers begin to open

wispy tan plumes blend nicely with the foliage in late spring

so if you get a few too many babies

an easy-to-grow

(aka: Oxalis regnellii 'Triangularis') Ode to Oxalis: Not a weed

Amsonia hubrichtii Cypripedium taken before the flowers beginAmsonia hubrichtii is a North American native perennial plant that was discovered in 1942 in Arkansas by Leslie Hubricht and named in his honor. This species sports some of the narrowest, laciest, most threadlike foliage of any upright bluestar species. Introduced into cultivation by Woodlanders Nursery, this fine southern native is one of the best of the blue stars. The sky blue flowers emerge atop the 3' tall x 6' wide clump when it breaks the