Helleborus iburgensis Ice n Roses Mary Marble Ambrosinia In September the foliage of

In September the foliage of Asparagus virgatus is adorned with a multitude (catalog lingo for more than one) of small red berries

The clumps are topped in late spring with 30" tall spikes of light lavender flowers

The dramatic stalks of green- and yellow-striped variegated leaves with a brilliant maroon edge grow to 6' and are topped in summer with bright orange flowers that are favored by hummingbirds

A sharp knife drawn through the base of the stem often works better than pruning shears

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Helleborus iburgensis Ice n Roses Mary Marble Ambrosinia In September the foliage ofHelleborus 'Ice n' Roses Mary Marble' is a new selection of Helleborus x iburgensis from the breeders at Heuger hellebores. This sterile cross of Helleborus lividus x niger x hybridus is clothed with very dark black green foliage, highlighted by some silver veining, and topped, starting in late winter with a show of out facing pink and white veined flowers.