Panicum virgatum Ruby Ribbons PP 17944 Spigelia Although other botanists tried to

Although other botanists tried to locate it

000' elevation in Argentina is a great addition to our list of winter-hardy gesneriads

The inflorescence

both with spectacular

which contain anti-proliferative furanocoumarin ethers

Panicum virgatum Ruby Ribbons PP 17944 Spigelia Although other botanists tried toPanicum 'Ruby Ribbons' came about thanks to the breeding program of University of Connecticut's plant breeder, Dr. Mark Brand. His deer resistant hybrid (Panicum 'Heavy Metal' x Panicum 'Hans Herme') produces a 4' tall, upright specimen emerging with blue grey foliage that begins taking on a burgundy red hue as early as midsummer. The foliage color intensifies as the season progresses, serving as a nice foil when the clumps are topped with airy 4'