Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Size:1 gallon While the alliance formed in

While the alliance formed in 1945 aimed to develop commercial apple varieties requiring fewer pesticide applications for orchardists

but it's equally effective planted in the understory of larger trees where it mimics its natural woodland habitat

particularly for specialist insects that evolved alongside native species [3]

It is named for the curling foliage that resembles hands coming together in prayer revealing the shiny deep green underside of the hosta

creating a clean layered effect that serves as a striking backdrop when the creamy white

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Size:1 gallon While the alliance formed inThis dependable little ground cover works in areas that receive four or more hours of daylight. From late summer to early fall lungworts green bronze foliage becomes covered in small gentian blue flowers that really pop. Since it blooms later it works well as a filler adding interest to the garden late in the season when many other garden plants are already spent. In the fall, the foliage turns a rich orange bronze color that further accentuates the