Ruscus aculeatus Wheelers Veronica which we named Trillium 'Shotgun

which we named Trillium 'Shotgun Wedding' (it's a southern thang)

although they also perform well in woodland garden conditions on slightly acidic soils

The upright branches of Salvia chamaedryoides are topped with true sky-blue flowers (really

Average to moist soils seems to give the best garden performance in our trials

and does not like shade

Ruscus aculeatus Wheelers Veronica which we named Trillium 'ShotgunRuscus aculeatus is an odd Eurasian poet's laurel relative that forms a clump composed of spiny, dark evergreen foliage held rigidly along the 54" tall, upright green stems. The clump is adorned by bright red berries in early fall and winter. Our first plant came from Elizabeth Lawrence's old Raleigh garden after the home had been used as a fraternity house for 30 years that's one tough plant. A conversation piece for collectors, Ruscus 'Wheeler's' is