Buddleia Orange Sceptre Alcea The hybrid vigor came from

The hybrid vigor came from really good sex

After rain in summer and early fall

The 3'+ high purple patterned petiole (stalk) gives rise to two dark green leaves (the lower one is much larger)

We have again selected special forms of Arisaema sikokianum with dramatic silver variegated patterns in the center of their leaves

You are probably wondering what a Kin Ôgi is

Buddleia Orange Sceptre Alcea The hybrid vigor came from"And now for something completely different" as the Monty Python troupe would say. This 2009 Plant Delights JLBG introduction came from the breeding program of the late Dr. Jon Lindstrom of the University of Arkansas. Jon combined the genetics of Buddleia stachyoides and Buddleia tubiflora to create an 8' tall deer resistant butterfly bush that flowers virtually year round in mild climates with a peak season of fall through spring a hummingbird