H. niger is called the Christmas Rose in England because its white blooms sometimes appear in December. It s not so early in this country, but still usually wins the prize for the first non-bulb flowers of the season. H. orientalis is a bit taller, with flowers in a range of warm shades from white to soft pink to dark rose. Ornamental Grasses consistently make lists of deer-resistant plants. In exchange for minimal care, Grasses lend color and stature over a long season, often far into the winter.
Grasses also add a lovely soft sound, a rustling from their ever-moving leaves.
In the garden, true blue is the color most cherished and hardest to find. And, of course, YOU'VE been very good this year.