Bletilla striata Soryu Dwarf Plants Ruth acquired the aster from

Ruth acquired the aster from her maid

Hosta 'Christmas Candy' is amazingly sun-tolerant as long as the soil is moist

Iris cristata 'Edgar Anderson' is one of Anderson's original Missouri collections that was later named for Anderson by Irisarian Bob Pries

The deeply-guttered grey-green upright

Indeed this foliage is sometimes still attractive come spring

Bletilla striata Soryu Dwarf Plants Ruth acquired the aster fromBletilla striata 'Soryu' is a lovely Japanese selection of the hardy ground orchid, topped in late April early May with 2' tall flower stalks ending in a cluster of 1" mauvy lavender flowers that have a distinctive bluish cast. The contrasting white throat and dark purple lip make a scrumptious garden specimen. Slightly moist soils are best, although bletillas are very easy to grow in a wide range of less than perfect conditions.