Quackin Grass Nursery

6 or more "serrations" on a single leaf (12 or more per pair) are the marker for 'Leslie's Chainsaw Massacre'

Jeffersonia diphylla ‘Leslie’s Chainsaw Massacre’ – This cultivar sports serrated edges on the twin leaves. Six or more "serrations" on a single leaf (12 or more per pair) are the marker for 'Leslie's Chainsaw Massacre'. This interesting variant is named for the virtually perpetual president of the Connecticut chapter of the Hardy Plant Society, Leslie Shields. When I informed Leslie that I had named a plant for her she spontaneously exclaimed, “I’m almost afraid to ask!” You see, Leslie knows full well my penchant for dark gritty names. When I pointed to the plant and told her its moniker she was brought to tears – I’ll never know if it is because she was deeply touched or just plain mortified! The young foliage doesn’t show the demonstrable serrations seen on the mature leaves. You must be patient and the interest will develop. Only one will be available per customer. Be certain to check availability numbers before ordering. Order early as we are likely to only ever have a few available annually.

For a more in depth discussion please see Jeffersonia diphylla in our HERALD section.