Liatris scariosa var nieuwlandii Franklin Cut Flower Plants some taxonomists regard Ficus palmata

some taxonomists regard Ficus palmata as a possible ancient parent of our current edible fig

with 3' stalks

Agave 'Moon Shadow' forms a 15" tall x 18" wide symmetrical rosette of grey-green leaves that are edged with a chartreuse shadow

The clumps are topped with sturdy 3' tall

Liatris scariosa var nieuwlandii Franklin Cut Flower Plants some taxonomists regard Ficus palmataLiatris scariosa var. nieuwlandii 'Franklin' has been a star in our garden since we planted our first patch in 2004. This 5' tall giant produces large, well branched flower heads, each composed of dozens of widely spaced, shaggy purple button like flowers. Liatris scariosa var. nieuwlandii is an uncommon prairie native throughout its range, from New York to Arkansas. In addition to being taller and having larger flowers than typical Liatris scariosa,