Cyclamen coum Green Roofs During decades of growing this

During decades of growing this outdoors

The first sign of spring is the wonderful spikes of dodecatheon-like blue flowers to 6" tall

a real hummingbird treat

The leaf coloration is at its brightest in spring

The only significant pest is the Genista broom moth

Cyclamen coum Green Roofs During decades of growing thisThese exquisite little gems of the rock garden burst forth in late fall with small, rounded, quarter sized leaves of black green occasionally patterned with dramatic silver markings. They are joined in late winter (February in NC) by the 2" tall flowers ranging from pink to purple. Be sure to mark the clumps, because at the onset of hot weather the entire clump goes dormant for the summer. Plant under the branches of a large tree or shrub to ensure