Alcea rugosa Nolina much closer to the ground

much closer to the ground in the Taiwan material than the mainland Chinese plants we've grown

The result is a vigorous

green leaves are topped in early fall with vivid

Aspidistra 'Alishan Green Giant' will be deciduous below 12 degrees F

Alcea rugosa Nolina much closer to the groundAlcea rugosa is a superb but rarely encountered hollyhock from Russia that's been one of the best performers in our display garden. From an evergreen basal rosette of corrugated grey green leaves arise tall, sturdy, 6 7' spikes beginning in spring. The spikes of Alcea rugosa are clothed along the bottom half with typical hollyhock foliage, while the top half is adorned all summer with large, 4", single, buttery yellow, classic mallow flowers