Ruscus aculeatus var angustifolius Chenault Athyrium For year-round interest it's hard

For year-round interest it's hard to beat this felt-like

Ray Jordan

evergreen clump

Their floral display is much more appealing if old foliage removal is completed before they bloom

The foliage can burn in full sun

Ruscus aculeatus var angustifolius Chenault Athyrium For year-round interest it's hardRuscus aculeatus var. angustifolius 'Chenault' is a very rare selection of tough as nails Butcher's Broom, which originated at the Chenault Nursery in France. Our plants came from the Charlotte garden of the late garden writer, Elizabeth Lawrence (thanks to Lindie Wilson). The plant is described by Lawrence in her 1963 article, later reprinted in "A Garden of One's Own," "The evergreen foliage is very narrow, but equally as sharp, giving a unique