Romneya coulteri Syneilesis you can't beat cardoon

you can't beat cardoon

The purple-black foliage color holds very well through the year and is a nice color backdrop to the 4' tall spikes of bright red

and deep shade is a no-no

great for low flying hummingbirds

so don't be alarmed when the leaves start disappearing

Romneya coulteri Syneilesis you can't beat cardoonRomneya coulteri no relation to either Ann or Mitt, is a rare California endemic, highly prized by gardeners who are lucky enough to be able to grow it. Dry soil and full sun are the keys to success. I admit to killing fifteen, now that the statute of limitations for involuntary plant slaughter has passed, before achieving success. When happy, romneya spreads well via underground rhizomes. The 4 6' tall silver stalks are adorned by silver foliage and