Hydrastis canadensis Eryngium Gentiana catesbyi prefers moist conditions

Gentiana catesbyi prefers moist conditions where competition is minimal

like an 8" long purple-tipped spear (must not be shown to kids under 18

Lycoris 'Peppermint' seems to need a dry period during summer months

Yet their nature to quickly produce a stunning display of bloom

The flawless fresh new foliage might go unnoticed by the unobservant gardener but it is produced nevertheless

Hydrastis canadensis Eryngium Gentiana catesbyi prefers moist conditionsHydrastis canadensis is a rare US native (Minnesota south to Georgia) monotypic genus, whose close cousins include hellebores, clematis, and glaucidium. In the wild, goldenseal is found in moist, open woodlands in near neutral pH soils a condition that we have also found works well in our cultivated garden. Our twelve year old plantings are now 2 3' wide. Goldenseal emerges with two pleated green leaves atop an 18" tall stalk the top leaf is the