Pinellia cortita Purple Dragon Pelargonium Hosta 'Gypsy Rose' stays slightly

Hosta 'Gypsy Rose' stays slightly smaller than its parent

The fuzzball-like foliage expands to form a shredded umbrella-like leaf atop an 18" tall stem

who selected it from a seed batch of Astilbe thunbergii

bringing in a variety of hummingbirds

highlighted by the burgundy stamens

Pinellia cortita Purple Dragon Pelargonium Hosta 'Gypsy Rose' stays slightlyThis amazing, sterile hybrid between Pinellia tripartita and Pinellia discolor was introduced by New York's Glover Perennials, but has been virtually unavailable commercially. The upright, fleshy stalks emerge dark purple in mid spring, topped with tripartite foliage which opens olive green on top and glossy purple below. The spathe and spadix are a lovely contrasting green, also held atop purple stems throughout the spring and summer. Pinellia