Aralia californica Pinckneya selected from a cross of

selected from a cross of two North American soapwort species

The foliage is further highlighted from August through September with an abundance of cymes of blue flowers

Hosta 'Invincible' is another of the Paul Aden breeding hosta breakthroughs

habranthus-like flowers

Aralia californica Pinckneya selected from a cross ofAralia californica is a little known, deer resistant perennial aralia (ginseng cousin) that is the only member of the family with a California address, with a vacation residence in Oregon. In the wild, it can be found in moist canyons and streambanks below 6,000' elevation, where it grows in acidic humus. In the garden, it forms an amazing 8' tall x 8' wide perennial. The tall deciduous stalks are adorned with 3' long, pinnate leaves, and topped in