Peltandra virginica Drought Tolerant Plants Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' has been

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' has been a landscape staple in the gardens here at Juniper Level

This little-known obscure Chinese native butterfly bush species has shiny green leaves

where they have grown since the 1860s

Extended dry spells in summer can decrease blooming as is typical in their native range of Texas and Mexico

Peltandra virginica Drought Tolerant Plants Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' has beenPeltandra virginica is an easy to grow bog and stream native that occurs naturally from Minnesota south to Florida, but is strangely absent from most American gardens. Peltandra virginica resembles a 3' tall xanthosoma type elephant ear. The 18" tall stems are topped with shiny green, arrowhead shaped leaves. In late spring, the clumps bear greenish white spathe and spadix flowers, followed by green seed pods that bend toward the ground as the berries