Dracunculus canariensis Isodon unprotected

unprotected

and can't imagine why any shade gardener wouldn't plant these en masse

I think so

each heavily striped with white

Sempervivum 'Mint Chocolate Chip' forms intensely rich

Dracunculus canariensis Isodon unprotectedDracunculus canariensis is a rarely offered, little known cousin of the better known Dracunculus vulgaris. This smaller cousin is endemic to two small islands off the Moroccan coast, Madeira and the Canary Islands. There, they grow in dry, rocky soils, both in part sun and light shade. Dracunculus canariensis is a winter growing species, producing a thick fleshy, upright, 3' tall stalk with hand shaped green leaves. The sweet, fruit scented flowers