Stokesia laevis Honeysong Purple 3a I sighted two magnificent 30'

I sighted two magnificent 30' specimens of hardy windmill palms on Ridgeway Drive in Charlotte

evergreen fronds emanating from a central point

Although it will tolerate some light shade

although it can be divided after growing well for 3-5 years

the sticky stalks (which actually catch insects) are topped with terminal inflorescences of hundreds of exquisite 5-petaled screaming hot orange-red flowers

Stokesia laevis Honeysong Purple 3a I sighted two magnificent 30'Stokesia 'Honeysong Purple' is an exciting introduction from the late hosta guru Alex Summers and his son Alan, of the former Carroll Gardens. Stokesia 'Honeysong Purple' boasts large, vivid, dark purple flowers with a contrasting reddish pink center, starting for us in late June on a nice, compact 1' tall x 2' wide clump. This is truly one of the most stunning colored stokesia on the market!