Cypella coelestis Verbena emerging like spokes on a

emerging like spokes on a wheel

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

"nekkid" scapes emerge from dormancy in late summer

'Neat Splash' x H

Cypella coelestis Verbena emerging like spokes on a(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