Cypella coelestis Verbena 'Neat Splash' x H

'Neat Splash' x H

The common name cast iron plant speaks to their durability in less than ideal conditions

Thanks to canna guru Johnnie Johnson for sharing this coveted gem he first brought into the US from New Zealand

Podophyllum pleianthum 'Tai Wedding' makes a 2' tall clump topped with two giant

Many books claim that Pyrrosia lingua isn't winter hardy here

Cypella coelestis Verbena 'Neat Splash' x H(syn: Cypella plumbea) Cypella coelestis is a little known but highly prized South American bulb. The pleated, blue green foliage on this iris relative most closely resembles that of a young palm tree. From midsummer onward, the easy to grow Cypella coelestis is topped with blue, goblet shaped flowers on sturdy but airy, 2' tall stems. Each flower has 6 petals: 3 large blue lavender ones and 3 smaller tricolor ones of white, yellow, and blue. Although