Sarcococca orientalis Cyrtomium This 3' wide clump of

This 3' wide clump of round blue leaves (pointed when young) is recognized as one of the all-time finest blue hostas

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trifoliate (three-lobed)

dark purple-brown flowers near the base in spring

gather your neighbors for the fragrant flowering ritual

Sarcococca orientalis Cyrtomium This 3' wide clump ofIf you like the boxwood relative sarcococca, you'll love Sarcococca orientalis. Sarcococca orientalis hails from low elevations (below 3,000') in southeast China, where it can be found along woodland streams. In the garden, Sarcococca orientalis forms a dense evergreen shrub to 5 tall x 7' wide (8 years). The green stems are clothed with 3" long glossy green leaves and adorned with small but insanely fragrant white flowers from January through March