One example, Epimedium (barrenwort, bishop’s hat), forms dense carpets of heart-shaped leaves and delicate flowers like miniature columbines appear in spring.
Dear Helen: I heard someone speaking recently about “evergreen” perennials. What is that? I understood that plants referred to as perennial died down to the ground for the winter. I’m a novice gardener who likes the idea of added interest in the winter garden.Most perennials are “herbaceous” — a term that indicates a plant lacking persistent above-ground parts.
Another lovely evergreen perennial is Epimedium . It forms dense carpets of heart-shaped leaves, some varieties with beautifully coloured markings or edgings. Slender stems bearing delicate flowers like miniature columbines appear in spring. GARDEN EVENTS View Royal meeting. The View Royal Garden Club will meet this evening at 7:30 p.m. in Wheeley Hall behind Esquimalt United Church, 500 Admirals Rd. Dr. Richard Hebda, president of the Iris Society of B.C., will speak about climate change gardens and the connection with irises. Drop-in non-member fee $5. viewroyalgardenclub.ca.
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