Description
the sticky stalks (which actually catch insects) are topped with terminal inflorescences of hundreds of exquisite 5-petaled screaming hot orange-red flowers
evergreen fronds emanating from a central point
dates from 2006
This is one of the slowest growing cast iron plant species in our collection
although it can be divided after growing well for 3-5 years
Stokesia laevis Honeysong Purple 3a the sticky stalks (which actuallyStokesia 'Honeysong Purple' is an exciting introduction from the late hosta guru Alex Summers and his son Alan, of the former Carroll Gardens. Stokesia 'Honeysong Purple' boasts large, vivid, dark purple flowers with a contrasting reddish pink center, starting for us in late June on a nice, compact 1' tall x 2' wide clump. This is truly one of the most stunning colored stokesia on the market!