Sanguinaria canadensis Multiplex Helleborus At the base of the

At the base of the leaf pairs are small dark purple flowers that appear in mid-spring

After doing the green scabiosa-like rosette thing for the first year

I was amazed to see the heat-hating forget-me-not thriving

Calanthe tricarinata

Each shiny green leaf emerges in spring with a creamy white center and a fabulous "stitched" edge

Sanguinaria canadensis Multiplex Helleborus At the base of theWhat can we say about the splendid double flowered bloodroot that hasn't already been said? One sight of the perfectly formed balls of pure white held atop the magically unfolding leaves in early spring, and you simply can't resist. After the April flowering, you can enjoy the unique, grey green, mitt like foliage of Sanguinaria canadensis 'Multiplex' until it goes dormant in late summer perfect for a special place in the woodland garden, and no need