Aristolochia watsonii Helicodiceros This Helleborus niger x Helleborus

This Helleborus niger x Helleborus x sternii hybrid has performed exceptionally in our garden trials

arching stem of Tricyrtis perfoliata passes through the ends (perfoliate) of the glossy green leaves

starting for us in early March

Cyrtomium fortunei 'Ulleung Island' is our 2002 spore-grown introduction

topped in early spring with multi-flowered stalks

Aristolochia watsonii Helicodiceros This Helleborus niger x HelleborusAristolochia watsonii is a fascinating North American native Dutchman's pipe, hailing from dry, hot, rocky slopes in Arizona, New Mexico, and into northern Mexico. The long, hastate leaves clothe the wiry prostrate stems that expand out to 3'. When grown in sun, the foliage is a lovely bronze purple, turning green in shade. Starting in summer, the small bronze bong shaped flowers occur in the leaf axils. Watson's Dutchman's pipe is loved by both rock