Ceratostigma willmottianum Palmgold Orostachys As Ipheion grows through the

As Ipheion grows through the winter months it is an excellent plant to fill spaces that are vacated in the winter by large herbaceous perennials such as crinums and hibiscus or under deciduous shrubs

The flat evergreen rosettes to 6" wide have unusually crinkled leaves

Despite being nursery seed propagated from long cultivated plants at JLBG

better plant several clumps

Ceratostigma willmottianum Palmgold Orostachys As Ipheion grows through theBlue and gold together again! This 2001 introduction from Palmstead Nursery in the UK boasts brilliant golden new foliage on the 2' tall upright branches. In midsummer, the golden foliage is highlighted by contrasting cobalt blue flowers. Although it has survived single digit temperatures, Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Palmgold' can be late to reemerge. Where it isn't winter hardy, you can still make great use of its vivid colors in summer containers.