Anchusa capensis Blue Angel Ionactis The stiff glaucous-green leaves resemble

The stiff glaucous-green leaves resemble an old sun-baked vinyl chair after rigor mortis sets in

Since Crinum x augustum has been around the proverbial block

a nice complement to the leaves

just south of Natchez

Hydrastis canadensis is a rare US native (Minnesota south to Georgia) monotypic genus

Anchusa capensis Blue Angel Ionactis The stiff glaucous-green leaves resembleAnchusa capensis 'Blue Angel' is an easy to grow ornamental borage, native to much of South Africa's driest regions and into the Kingdom of Lesotho at elevations from sea level all the way to 10,000'. The sandpapery green leaved basal rosettes give rise to 18" tall stalks in spring, which open to reveal a mass of cobalt blue flowers. After 4 6 weeks of flowering, cut the stalks back to the ground to start the process over again. Despite many