Botrypus virginianus Lilium especially where it can be

especially where it can be viewed at close range

with 18" long flower spikes

The 30" long stems become pendant with age

We usually don't use the word cute to describe a prickly pear cactus

Iris unguicularis 'Eye Eye' is truly an incredible form of winter iris

Botrypus virginianus Lilium especially where it can be(aka: Botrychium virginianum) We have had a love affair with the native rattlesnake fern, Botrypus virginianus, and over the decades have found them very easy to grow in the garden. Sadly, they are almost impossible to propagate, and subsequently are rarely commercialized, despite being native in virtually every continental state (apologies to Utah and New Mexico). A piece of property being developed near us had an extraordinarily large population