Aster savatieri Edo Murasaki Ponerorchis Though it is standard practice

Though it is standard practice to cut the foliage back before spring this is not an absolute necessity

deer-resistant clumps are now 3' tall x 4' wide in dry shade

Other than clearing away the dead foliage in fall

The narrow pinnae of Athyrium 'Victoriae' are like little green boomerangs

although it grows easily in typical dry garden soil

Aster savatieri Edo Murasaki Ponerorchis Though it is standard practice(aka: Gymnaster savatieri) We have fallen in love with this wonderful garden performing selection of the Japanese Aster savatieri. Imagine a dwarf aster that blooms all spring and summer, and you get the idea. Aster savatieri 'Edo Murasaki' makes a small, tight clump of dark green leaves topped, starting in early April (NC) and continuing sporadically throughout the summer, with 15" tall stalks of attractive blue lavender flowers just charming! A