Perfect for the shaded garden! An outstanding foliage plant, excellent as an edging or specimen in perennial gardens or mixed plantings or as a small-scale ground cover. Attractive with ferns and astilbe. White or lavender lilylike flowers.

Hummingbirds are drawn to the dainty flowers offset by bold, richly colored foliage. Gorgeous next to lady's mantle, delicate woodland ferns, or wide silvery-blue hosta leaves. The strong, straight stems are ideal in cut flower arrangements. Mulch lightly in winter to protect shallow roots. Prefers average, moist well-drained soil.

Beautiful flowers and foliage develop a sweet, new-mown-hay fragrance when dried. Gives a fresh scent to potpourri and sachets, and makes a flavorful tea. Used to sweeten German May wine. Attractive in the rock garden, herb garden and as a ground cover.