Prunus salicina 'AU Producer' ~ AU Producer Plum white-bloom Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower is

Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower is an upright native herbaceous perennial with glossy deep burgundy foliage that may bronze when the flowers emerge

Cut back old stems before flowering to encourage growth

The wiry branched stems are lightly leafed and are topped by large clusters of rich red flowers from spring until frost attracting butterflies

Bumblebee and honeybee pollinating sedum telephium

quilled appearance

Prunus salicina 'AU Producer' ~ AU Producer Plum white-bloom Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower isAU Producer is a Japanese type plum cultivar (Prunus salicina) developed by Auburn University. It is widely planted in the southeastern United States for its heavy yields, attractive red fruit, and dependable performance. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Au Rubrum is highly disease resistant. Type: Tree Origins: China and Indochina Height: 15 20 Spread: 15 20' Spacing: 15 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom