Japanese Yellow Sage - Salvia Koyamae Ornamental Leaves Cornus kousa

Cornus kousa

Since Hollyhock are tall they make a great backdrop for other flowering perennials

creating an exceptionally fine texture that sets this grass apart from coarser prairie species

and a more manageable footprint without sacrificing any of the charm

We like this series because they flower the first year and have upright stems and upward facing flowers

Japanese Yellow Sage - Salvia Koyamae Ornamental Leaves Cornus kousaWe chose Salvia Koyamae because we thought it would be fun to grow a large, shade loving non invasive that can add a lot of texture to your garden. The plant works as a ground cover, but also has some height to it in spring it emerges with large leaves with tooth like edges. Through summer and fall it begins to bloom with yellow salvia flowers that native pollinators enjoy. If you're looking for a plant that can grow in shade among your hostas,