Melianthus major 'Antonow's Blue', Honeybush sun or part sun red-burgundy toward the center

red-burgundy toward the center

this late spring pink (rosy to lilac) penstemon grows on talus slopes in the shade of overhanging cliffs

Such lovely

is easily confused with the Chinese Adiantum marisii (can't imagine why)

Melianthus major 'Antonow's Blue', Honeybush sun or part sun red-burgundy toward the centerAn exceptional selection named after a gifted gardener, this Honeybush is a reliably hardy, quick growing South African native. Up to 18 inch long blue green leaves have "pinked" edges, and arch like ostrich feathers. The ambiguous leaf color allows for a purplish interpretation depending upon its context. The leaves are especially beautiful when studded with rain diamonds! Dramatic pendant spikes have brick red flowers that amaze from June to August.