[Alpine-l] Penstemons in the East

I can't find the original comment posted recently from someone who had Penstemons popping up in between patio pavers. Here are 2 shots of what I call *Penstemon hirsutus pygmaeus purpureus* (either too many names or in the wrong order) but they perfectly bear out all the descriptive appellations. T

[Alpine-l] Clematis hirsutissima

I have grown this clematis in the lower Hudson Valley, New York State. I bought mine from LaPorte Ave. Nursery some years ago and followed his cultural notes, which went something like this: "It likes hot, rocky slopes".That's where I put it. While it doesn't bloom profusely it survives and delight

[Alpine-l] Art Kruckeberg

Larry Thomas, founder and first chair of the Manhattan Chapter of NARGS, invited Art to speak to our chapter, probably in the late '80's or early '90's. He was a very forceful, animated speaker. After his visit Larry commented that hosting Art was a unique experience, as his opinions were made know