Ruscus aculeatus 'Wheeler's Variety', European Butcher's Broom attracts butterflies noticeable white anthers

noticeable white anthers

slowly colonizing perennial

Mature size: 14 inches tall x 12 inches wide

Pretty fetching cream and light green incised leaves form the best backdrop for the floral spikes of inky blue that bloom above the foliage in spring

The saturated purple is incredible in the orange evening light of western late summer

Ruscus aculeatus 'Wheeler's Variety', European Butcher's Broom attracts butterflies noticeable white anthersForms a ground covering thicket by means of underground rhizomes, which is particularly effective in dry shade. Short, modified stems called 'cladodes' look like leaves along arching stems. Small white blossoms are held in the middle of these cladodes. Ordinarily, this species has separate male and female plants. However, 'Wheeler's Variety' is self fertile and produces an amazing crop of bright red berries! Consider these as drought loving ground