Dryopteris erythrosora Belamcanda In early March (NC) Carex

In early March (NC) Carex 'Hime' is topped with an attractive show of weeping

which we like as a garden designer

winter-blooming Algerian iris is one of our favorites for its ability to flower when few others dare

'Silver Streak' is a collector's hosta that makes a nice miniature mound of uniquely twisted leaves with white centers and a medium green edge

In midsummer

Dryopteris erythrosora Belamcanda In early March (NC) CarexDryopteris erythrosora is one of the most popular and widely grown hardy ferns in the country. This favorite evergreen fern is prized for its 2' long, very dark green triangular fronds and striking new foliage of red and bronze. We love scattering these 2' wide clumpers throughout the woodland garden as a background for hostas and other bold textured woodland plants.