Antennaria parvifolia Winter Delights Hellebores selected in the UK around

selected in the UK around 1880

the lovely silvery backs are revealed

author of "The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses

where it can be found along woodland streams

Hosta 'Whirlwind'

Antennaria parvifolia Winter Delights Hellebores selected in the UK aroundAntennaria parvifolia is a western North American (Canada south to Mexico) native that is the ultimate rock garden groundcover. The 1" tall, tight, silver leaf evergreen mat grows to only 1' in width after 2 years. In spring, the mats are topped with short matchstick like spikes of hairy brown tufts that look nothing like most folks idea of a flower. Little leaf pussytoes has thrived for us in dry, rocky soil in the rock garden, where it's a host