Penstemon ovatus Calanthe Despite myths to the contrary

Despite myths to the contrary

Scadoxus puniceus is one of those plants you just have to see in person to believe

to 30" long x 5" wide

Queen Anne's lace-like flower heads

We have been bowled over by both the size and vigor when compared to the Iris tectorum that is common in the trade

Penstemon ovatus Calanthe Despite myths to the contraryPenstemon ovatus is one of those stunning blue flowered perennials, native to the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia), that has no business growing in the hot, humid southeast US yet, it has thrived in our trials. Because Penstemon ovatus is native in moist, partly shady, low to mid elevations, it grows in well drained, compost enhanced soils, and doesn't have a problem with occasional irrigation. For us, it has also thrived