Silene virginica Jackson Valentine Thalictrum although less than the typical

although less than the typical form

the flowering peduncle (stalk) arises from the ground to stand just above the 6" tall foliage

but once it was recognized to be a distinct species

but not here

a few each day

Silene virginica Jackson Valentine Thalictrum although less than the typicalEvery now and then a selection of a familiar plant comes along that makes you say words which aren't appropriate for polite company. One such plant is the Southeast US native, Silene virginica 'Jackson Valentine'. We've grown Silene virginica through the years and it's nice, although finicky, short lived, and not exactly a WOW plant. Well, that all changed with Silene 'Jackson Valentine'. Our plant was shared by Alabama nurseryman, Maarten van der