Gentiana catesbyi 3a The solitary rosettes of Agave

The solitary rosettes of Agave utahensis ssp

it's best to plant needle palms early in the season and protect them the first couple of winters until they become well-established

It emerges very late in spring with a bright gold center that changes later to white

" It was originally discovered in Galeana

red-orange blooms that look like miniature firecrackers (red with a yellow tip)

Gentiana catesbyi 3a The solitary rosettes of AgaveThe rarely offered NC native Gentiana catesbyi grows to only 12" tall with short, sprawling stems covered with whorls of thumbnail sized, rubbery, dark green leaves. In October through November the stalks of this cute gentian are smothered in clusters of narrowly open, tubular blue flowers attractive to hummingbirds. Gentiana catesbyi prefers moist conditions where competition is minimal we have been thrilled at the ease of culture. Gentiana catesbyi