Danae racemosa Eupatorium dark green upright leaves are

dark green upright leaves are highlighted with dramatic vertical white stripes

light-blue flowers from June (NC) through fall with an open and airy habit

Hibiscus sawfly is the #1 pest of most hibiscus

although the new growth emerges very late (reports indicate success in parts of zone 6)

bright red fruits follow the flowers in fall/winter

Danae racemosa Eupatorium dark green upright leaves areFrom Iran and other nearby Middle Eastern countries comes one of our favorite garden plants, Danae racemosa. The highly coveted poet's laurel will never be found at Wal Mart due to its slow speed of propagation. From seed, danae takes 5 7 years to become a sellable plant! Prized by florists and gardeners alike, the 4' long green stems that arch outward from a central clump, are clothed with thick waxy green leaves that remain evergreen all winter.