Calanthe Hizen Hybrids Rudbeckia narrow-leaf ironweed is surprisingly absent

narrow-leaf ironweed is surprisingly absent in horticulture

Many have amazing flowers

leave the stalks until seed have dropped

'Dark Vader' (a little horticultural parody)

you may see white flies

Calanthe Hizen Hybrids Rudbeckia narrow-leaf ironweed is surprisingly absentThis seed strain of hardy orchid hybrids from Japan (Calanthe discolor x Calanthe aristulifera) forms basal rosettes of heavily pleated olive green leaves. The 8" flower spike emerges in early spring and contains up to a dozen flowers, each creamy to light pink with a darker pink purple lip. Each seedling is different, so the color may vary slightly. Calanthes are superb for very dark spots in the woodland garden.