Dalea purpurea Panicum opening slowly from the bottom

opening slowly from the bottom to the top

that combines the best attributes of both parents (Sarracenia rubra x Sarracenia minor)

topped from early August into October with terminal spikes of white flowers

resulting in a dwarf daylily with dramatic foliage

Dalea purpurea Panicum opening slowly from the bottom(aka: Petalostemon purpureum) Dalea, not to be confused with a poorly enunciated Dahlia, is a little known North American (most of the Central US) prairie native baptisia relative. The wiry 2' tall stalks, held at a 45 degree angle, are clothed with lacy fern like green foliage and topped from late spring through early summer with fascinating butterfly attracting purple flowers that resemble 2" long green pickles, each wearing a purple tutu. Dalea