Baptisia Grape Taffy PP 26587 Cercidiphyllum The specific epithet "formosanum" means

The specific epithet "formosanum" means beautiful but can also refer to a species' origin in Taiwan

And salvias are not usually eaten by deer or rabbits

nor will it impede any gardening deeds

the alien-like flowers boast an extraordinary double set of sepals

the latter is a far superior species

Baptisia Grape Taffy PP 26587 Cercidiphyllum The specific epithet "formosanum" meansBaptisia 'Grape Taffy' is from our friend Hans Hansen at Walters Gardens. The compact Baptisia 'Grape Taffy' forms a small 2. 5' tall x 3' wide deciduous specimen with glaucous green, pea like foliage and is topped in late April (NC) with spikes of very dark purple flowers the darkest baptisia we've grown. Baptisia 'Grape Taffy' is equally as happy in a dry cactus garden or as a pond edge marginal.