Sabal minor Emerald Isle Giant Peltandra Kevin Vaughn

Kevin Vaughn

the fall-flowering clumps of Caryopteris 'Snow Fairy' are topped with delightful "blue curls

dome-shaped leaves make us think this is probably a tetraploid

Helleborus lividus is probably the most strikingly beautiful and sought-after of the hellebore species

Vinca 'Illumination' has not proven to be aggressive

Sabal minor Emerald Isle Giant Peltandra Kevin VaughnThese extraordinary Sabal minors originated from coastal NC near Emerald Isle, where they were rescued from a construction site by NC palm enthusiast Alan Brunner. They were subsequently planted in many of the Raleigh area city parks. Sabal minor 'Emerald Isle Giant' is radically different in growth habit and size than most other forms. Although these Sabal minors are much slower growing, producing only one to two leaves per year, they will eventually