Author Archives: paridevita

Paeonia rockii. I admit I liked it better when it was called Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Rock’s Variety’, just because it had a faint whiff of the intrepid explorer, pith helmets, long treks on camels, that sort of thing. Joseph Rock himself … Continue reading →

Fendlera rupicola. I tried to show the beautiful pearly pink buds (one at upper right, with a seed pod from last year next to it). It’s not having the greatest year ever; I’m not sure why. This shrub is quite … Continue reading →