Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' ~ Butterfly Japanese Maple disease-resistant Woods Blue Aster is a

Woods Blue Aster is a compact mounding perennial with glossy dark green lance like foliage

they become tender and develop a sweet and tangy flavor

Dwarf Golden Sweet Flag is a semi-evergreen perennial with sweetly aromatic grass-like foliage that is vibrant golden-yellow or chartreuses depending on sun  exposure

IMAGES: Walter Siegmund (talk)

Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' ~ Butterfly Japanese Maple disease-resistant Woods Blue Aster is aButterfly Japanese Maple is a small deciduous tree with a graceful, cascading form with delicate, lacy foliage. The leaves are deeply lobed and have a variegated pattern of green, white, and pink, resembling the wings of a butterfly. In the fall, the leaves may develop shades of yellow, orange, or red. Grows best in partial shade to full sun conditions and thrive in well drained, slightly acidic soil. Type: Tree Origins: East Asia Height: 7 12'