Cypella coelestis Verbena The common name cast iron

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

emerging like spokes on a wheel

Hosta 'Invincible' is another of the Paul Aden breeding hosta breakthroughs

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

"nekkid" scapes emerge from dormancy in late summer

Cypella coelestis Verbena The common name cast iron(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