Thalictrum kiusianum 8a (aka: Ligularia tussilaginea 'Argentea') Farfugium

(aka: Ligularia tussilaginea 'Argentea') Farfugium japonicum 'Argentum' is considered the most beautiful and prized member of the genus farfugium

Ferns provide a wonderful textural contrast between bolder textured plants like hosta

then sporadic in the summer

perfuming the air with a rich honeysuckle-like fragrance until frost

Most new pitcher growth on the hooded pitcher plant is during the summer and fall

Thalictrum kiusianum 8a (aka: Ligularia tussilaginea 'Argentea') FarfugiumCharming isn't good enough to describe this delightful miniature woodland Japanese meadow rue, Thalictrum kiusianum. The tiny deer resistant clumps of maidenhair fern like foliage emerge for us in early March, andform a slowly expanding patch to only 6" tall. Although it's native habitat is in moist soils, it has thrived for us in extremely dry soils. In early summer, the clumps of Thalictrum kiusianum are topped with airy, light purple flowers that