Aralia potentially needs a bit of room
light-handed addition to the herbaceous border — fluffy
Clusters of blue flowers with reflexed petals bloom in early through mid-summer
white mini apple blossom flowers open from pink buds and line arching branches as if to highlight their gestural forms
Bright green and forest-green leaves are crinkled in interesting congested clumps resembling the Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' or Lion's Mane Maple—wonderful textural foliage on long
Acanthus 'Whitewater' PP23342, Variegated Bear's Breeches variegated Aralia potentially needs a bitLarge, deeply cut leaves, seemingly dusted with snow, form a large clump that sends up tall spikes of luminous white flowers with pink tips. Early to mid summer bloom. This veritably glows in the garden. Give it a dark backdrop and it will be a lantern! For arrangements, there is little that is more dramatic or longer lasting than these flower spikes. This plant is tough, robust, and tolerant of heat and humidity for those of you in southern climes.