Hesperaloe engelmannii San Saba Montenegro 'Gemstone'

'Gemstone'

which are mostly evergreen shrubs that hail from Central and South American typically fail to thrive in our climate

This Hans Hansen hybrid of Hosta 'Salute' is certainly one of the most recognizable hostas in the garden

that's virtually unknown in most gardening circles

These PDN seedling selections are topped with unusual double green flowers

Hesperaloe engelmannii San Saba Montenegro 'Gemstone'(aka: Hesperaloe parviflora var. engelmannii) Hesperaloe engelmannii is a closely related plant to the better known Hesperaloe parviflora, but larger in all parts. The darker green leaves can reach just over 3' long, and the flower spikes, which rise alongside the leaves, can reach 7'+ tall. The bright red calyces open to reveal soft pink flowers. Hesperaloe engelmannii is from central Texas, far to the north of the native range of Hesperaloe