Ruscus aculeatus Sparkler Dasylirion 'Black Mamba' emerges early in

'Black Mamba' emerges early in the season

chartreuse-edged sport of Agave 'Kissho Kan'

Very moist soils make for the most spectacular Japanese iris clumps

although no wild specimens have ever been found

Ruscus aculeatus Sparkler Dasylirion 'Black Mamba' emerges early inRuscus aculeatus 'Sparkler' is a fourth named form of self fruiting butcher's broom, this one shared by plantsman John Elsley, who brought it to the US from his native England. This clone of the spiny leafed evergreen matures at 2' tall x 2' wide. Like all members of the species, it is insanely tough and drought tolerant. Although it prefers shade in the wild, our clumps, which receive several hours of hot afternoon sun have thrived. The clumps are