Juncus effusus Blonde Ambition Spring Flowering Plants don't miss growing the gigantic

don't miss growing the gigantic banana canna

but not Alstroemeria 'Sweet Laura'

The foliage of Impatiens omeiana resembles a New Guinea impatiens

Starting in late March (NC)

Shortia is a member of the tiny Diapensiaceae family

Juncus effusus Blonde Ambition Spring Flowering Plants don't miss growing the giganticThis 2002 introduction from Bill Janssen of Collector's Nursery makes an amazing 8" tall x 18" wide mound of spiral golden and green variegated foliage. Keep in mind that the term "foliage" is used very loosely. Each leaf is actually a 1' long tightly wound golden spring that elongates as it grows. Before now, you had to use good mind altering substances to imagine plants this bizarre. If you enjoyed the green version, you'll flip when you see J.