I know it's strange..giving a plant a name, but in this case its out of respect for its fearsome spikes. Its known as The Spanish Bayonet for that very reason.
It is very architectural and currently stands at around 4 feet tall, and last year flowered for the first time .
When I took the picture, the spider webs bothered me but in truth I'm too scared to get in there and clean them out. They can stay!
I have always admired this Yucca having seen this in a friend's garden and a few botanical parks. Never thought it would be in our garden , but happily it is, well there is 4 of them now in various shapes and sizes.
This one is my main plant, happily growing in a stone gabion near the house where it can be seen and admired in the sunshine or lit up in the evening with the wind blowing through its leaves.
Last year I made the brave decision to show the trunk, but already this year it has gone back to its sphere like shape. Its a beauty!
Trachycarpus Fortunei ..but to us nicknamed " Hairy Mary " Or "Cousin It" from The Adams Family film if you don't get the reference.
We've had this for a number of a years, its flowered before in another location before it was moved and then sulked for two years before gracing us with flowers again. It's now very happy and despite looking like sides of smoked haddock at times, it is nevertheless fascinating and exotic.
Well thats what Ive been told, but it doesn't matter. Since its liberation from foreign climes some years ago as a pup it has sat happily in its terracotta pot. It is vicious, but I can't help admire its lime green leaves and attitude.
Placed in my xeric bed it looks great backlit by the evening sun.
How this has grown over the years from the tiny piece I acquired many moons ago.
It quite happily stays in the greenhouse unheated wrapped in some fleece, and this year tried to flower within the fleece. If only I knew what it was up to.
It is certainly a talking point whether you enjoy its appearance or not, but for me the variegation within the leaves are amazing
Its hello again to the Lampranthus. This time both Tresco Brilliant and Tesco Red.
These really zing out in the garden.
Sisyrinchium Striatum is its name or to me and you, Pale yellow eyed Grass/ Mexican Satin Flower.
From Argentina/Chile, they look good in either cottage style garden or a Med style , and have stiff glaucous leaves with yellow daisy like flowers.
When not flowering they really add to the garden, and the good news is that they bulk up quickly so you can share with family and friends.
