Iris louisiana Professor Paul Central America Evergreen groundcovers which do not

Evergreen groundcovers which do not spread or require maintenance are invaluable in the woodland garden

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' thrives in light

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The attractive and easy-to-grow southwest US native is found on well-drained limestone outcrops and slopes from Texas south to South America

Iris louisiana Professor Paul Central America Evergreen groundcovers which do notThis deer resistant, 1980 tetraploid Louisiana iris introduction forms a robust, 3' tall clump of vertical green leaves topped, starting in mid May, with large, 5", light lavender blue flowers a hummingbird treat. Iris 'Professor Paul' is equally happy planted in moist soils or 4" of standing water.