Ruscus aculeatus Sparkler Syneilesis Each 4' wide clump is

Each 4' wide clump is composed of the same wide-pointed foliage

terminating in large

ivory white flowers

it has grown equally well in the cold Midwest

This rare native is easy to grow in gardens so the home gardener can have a hand in preserving this wild treasure

Ruscus aculeatus Sparkler Syneilesis Each 4' wide clump isRuscus aculeatus 'Sparkler' is a fourth named form of self fruiting butcher's broom, this one shared by plantsman John Elsley, who brought it to the US from his native England. This clone of the spiny leafed evergreen matures at 2' tall x 2' wide. Like all members of the species, it is insanely tough and drought tolerant. Although it prefers shade in the wild, our clumps, which receive several hours of hot afternoon sun have thrived. The clumps are