Herbertia lahue ssp lahue Aspidistra The near black Lenten roses

The near black Lenten roses are one of the most challenging colors to maintain through breeding

truly outstanding in the woodland garden

This easy-to-grow cobra lily makes a truly stunning sight after it becomes established

beginning in mid-February when the outward-facing flowers open pink and age to a lovely dark pinkish-red

Herbertia lahue ssp lahue Aspidistra The near black Lenten rosesIf you have a rock garden or a small space that you can observe from up close, then you need a hardy herbertia. This easy to grow and most amazing iris relative hails from a large region from Florida west to Texas and south to Uruguay. Herbertia lahue forms a miniature clump of narrow foliage to only 2" tall. The plants are topped for us from early to mid May with exquisite, dark blue lavender flowers. Each flower is composed of three large, oblong