Loropetalum chinensis
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At the bottom of the front steps. Cut to the ground two years ago
Clematis 'Josephine'
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One of great new doubles.

The foliage in the background is the hardy white Jasminum officianalis.

Fatsia japonica new growth
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A much more adaptable evergreen here in the Middle Atlantic than is generally recognized
Arisaema sikokianum
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I didn't think it had survived its first year-then up it popped. In humus rich soil under a cherry