Aralia californica Aconitum (aka: Salvia x nemorosa 'Violet

(aka: Salvia x nemorosa 'Violet Riot') Salvia 'Violet Riot' is the latest breeding breakthrough from our friends at Walters Gardens

but spreads nicely in our rock garden

(aka: Geranium 'Bremdra') Geranium 'Dragon Heart' is a Geranium psilostemon x procurrens hybrid from geranium guru Alan Bremmer

the plants are adorned with clusters of dramatically large

is still hard to find

Aralia californica Aconitum (aka: Salvia x nemorosa 'VioletAralia californica is a little known, deer resistant perennial aralia (ginseng cousin) that is the only member of the family with a California address, with a vacation residence in Oregon. In the wild, it can be found in moist canyons and streambanks below 6,000' elevation, where it grows in acidic humus. In the garden, it forms an amazing 8' tall x 8' wide perennial. The tall deciduous stalks are adorned with 3' long, pinnate leaves, and topped in