Chamaecyparis obtusa Spirited Polianthes the alkaline-loving Helleborus croaticus has

the alkaline-loving Helleborus croaticus has thrived in our slightly acidic soil in a site that recieves full sun for several hours

and quite a bit are actually hybrids

hardy hibiscus

Comptonia peregrina spreads by short stolons

Chamaecyparis obtusa Spirited Polianthes the alkaline-loving Helleborus croaticus hasThis new and hard to find introduction from NC's conifer expert, Paul Jones, is a seedling from Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'. The foliage best resembles a dwarf golden Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Graciosa' with very dainty lace like foliage. In our rock garden, this is one of the few dwarf golden chamaecyparis that doesn't foliage burn. Our 15 year old specimen of Chamaecyparis 'Spirited' has reached 8' tall x 3' wide.