Dracunculus canariensis Isodon highlighted by a wide central

highlighted by a wide central pattern of bright gold and topped in early summer with stalks of white flowers

This amazing selection of little bluestem comes from French Nurseryman

non-aggressive evergreen vine

and can't imagine why any shade gardener wouldn't plant these en masse

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Dracunculus canariensis Isodon highlighted by a wide centralDracunculus canariensis is a rarely offered, little known cousin of the better known Dracunculus vulgaris. This smaller cousin is endemic to two small islands off the Moroccan coast, Madeira and the Canary Islands. There, they grow in dry, rocky soils, both in part sun and light shade. Dracunculus canariensis is a winter growing species, producing a thick fleshy, upright, 3' tall stalk with hand shaped green leaves. The sweet, fruit scented flowers