Ruscus aculeatus var angustifolius Chenault Athyrium producing clouds of small white

producing clouds of small white flowers much like the display of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila)

evergreen clump

Their floral display is much more appealing if old foliage removal is completed before they bloom

In midsummer the clumps are topped with 3' tall spikes of lavender flowers

The 20" tall flower spike is tinged pink and topped with an open-front pink cone that holds the short but stout spadix appendage

Ruscus aculeatus var angustifolius Chenault Athyrium producing clouds of small whiteRuscus aculeatus var. angustifolius 'Chenault' is a very rare selection of tough as nails Butcher's Broom, which originated at the Chenault Nursery in France. Our plants came from the Charlotte garden of the late garden writer, Elizabeth Lawrence (thanks to Lindie Wilson). The plant is described by Lawrence in her 1963 article, later reprinted in "A Garden of One's Own," "The evergreen foliage is very narrow, but equally as sharp, giving a unique