Description
Gaillardia aestivalis is one of the best sun perennials introduced in quite a few decades
Ophiopogon 'Kokuryu' (translated to Black Dragon) is the true name of this wonderful groundcover (Thanks to Larry Hatch and Barry Yinger for confirming this)
enduring -8 degrees F in Michigan with no problem
but few gardeners realize its winter hardiness
dark green leaves are slightly twisted
Iris japonica Porcelain Maiden Acorus Gaillardia aestivalis is one of(aka: Iris japonica EDHCH 97241) Iris japonica 'Porcelain Maiden' is an Eric Hammond collection of Iris japonica from near Baoxing in Sichuan, China, which was subsequently introduced in 2000 by Heronswood Nursery as Iris confusa. Dan agreed with our name of Iris 'Porcelain Maiden' for this wonderful clone. Like all Iris japonica, Iris 'Porcelain Maiden' is insanely vigorous, making an incredible groundcover to 5' wide in 5 years and 10' wide in 10