Sarcoccoca humilis 'Fragrant Valley' (Sweet Box) Columbine have been hand-bred by one

have been hand-bred by one of the world's best Hellebores hybridizers

Leaves are deeply lobed and grow to 20" tall

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9

This friendly giant is loved by bees and butterflies and discourages deer and rabbit browsing

Try Gaura with low-mounding perennials like the Verbenas

Sarcoccoca humilis 'Fragrant Valley' (Sweet Box) Columbine have been hand-bred by oneUnbelievably sweet fragrance wafts from the almost unnoticed white flowers in late winter to early spring. This compact variety is shorter than the species at 18" tall, and has longer and narrower leaves. Sweetbox is a member of the boxwood family and has similar dense evergreen foliage and glossy green leaves. Makes an excellent groundcover for moist shade and prefers organically rich soil. Although slow to establish, it's worth the wait. 19942