Vernonia lettermanii Crinum it doesn't have petunia-like flowers

it doesn't have petunia-like flowers or gardenia-like fragrance

grab the camera" moment when this ginger comes into flower

except those that may be extended with temperatures over 90 for weeks

tiny green leaves highlighted by dark purple sheaths

The deciduous clump to 18" tall x 3' wide emerges in early spring

Vernonia lettermanii Crinum it doesn't have petunia-like flowersVernonia lettermanii is a fascinating ironweed that hails from Arkansas and Oklahoma where it can be found in rocky soils and on rock outcrops. Imagine taking an Amsonia hubrichtii, shrinking it to 2' tall x 2' wide, shearing it into a round ball, then topping it with hundreds of purple flowers in August and early September, and you have Vernonia lettermanii a hummingbird delight. We grow this in our hot, dry, crevice garden where it has caused