Flowering for the last month is the amazing, winter-flowering Urophysa henryi. Formerly an Isopyrum, this rare Chinese endemic in the Ranunculaceae family, has thrived for over five years in our rock garden. Now that we finally have some spare seedlings, thanks to ours self-pollinating last year, we’ll be trying this around the garden to see where else it thrives. Fingers crossed that we’ll have a few to share in 2026.
This may be a weird question but can a rock garden be located in other sites beside full sun? I see so many of your unusual, different plants that report rock garden habitat but seem to always suggest full sun. Would love to build one but no full sun around my gardening area..mature oaks, partial, filtered sun.
Why absolutely! In nature, shady rock gardens are often encountered. If you can make it to one of our open nursery and garden days, be sure to check out our rock garden on the west side of the Mt. Michelle waterfall.
Thanks. Will definitely check out at next open house with my notebook🙂
Urophysa is such a unique and fascinating plant. Its striking beauty makes it a true star in the botanical world. Excited to learn more about this rare gem!