Bletilla striata Variegated Foliage Plants since the white edged foliage

since the white edged foliage is so wonderful

Asclepias tuberosa is a heat and drought tolerant US native

Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis vary in their vigor

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expect a 4' trunked specimen (eventually to 10'+) that will branch with age

Bletilla striata Variegated Foliage Plants since the white edged foliageBletilla striata is a hardy and very easy to grow terrestrial orchid with upright, heavily textured, iris like, 18" long x 3" wide green leaves and forms a slowly spreading clump. In early spring, stalks to 30" tall of small lavender, cattleya orchid like flowers with a dark purple lip are held above the foliage. The rhizomes spread slowly and eventually form a nice mass. Bletilla striata grows best in moist to damp soils in 1 6 hours of sun. While