Thelypteris normalis var lindheimeri Weekend at Boerne Scutellaria Because of its height and

Because of its height and late season of flowering

contrasting nicely with the bright rhubarb-red petioles

providing a strong contrast to the more shapeless mounds of many herbaceous perennials

which calls the Southeast US coast home

Thanks to plantsman Ted Stephens for bringing this wonderful deciduous perennial lespedeza back from Japan and making it available

Thelypteris normalis var lindheimeri Weekend at Boerne Scutellaria Because of its height and(syn: Thelypteris ovata var. lindheimeri A3T 028) During a weekend at Boerne (pronounced "Bernie"), Texas, I stumbled (not for the reasons you imagine) on this stunning form of Thelypteris normalis var. lindheimeri growing along the edge of Wasp Creek. Unlike the 18" tall form we already grew, this gem reached 3' tall with upright but elegantly arching, light green fronds. Everyone who has seen this at our garden has asked about it, so we coaxed a few