Eupatorium purpureum Ruby PP 31668 Lonicera and bright red outer sepals

and bright red outer sepals

Other than removing the old stalks in late winter

Hosta longissima

kiusiana needs a really cold winter to flower well

Here is one of the truly great heat tolerant hostas that slipped through the proverbial cracks

Eupatorium purpureum Ruby PP 31668 Lonicera and bright red outer sepals(aka: Eupatorium FLOREUPRE1) Eupatorium 'Ruby' is a wonderful Ute Gebhardt selection of the North American native, Eupatorium purpureum. This compact, well branched dwarf has been excellent in our garden trials. The dark purple 2. 5' tall stems, topped with heads of rich magenta flowers, starting for us in early July (NC), make this a standout in the garden. Average to moist soils and full sun are best. Watch our Plant Spotlight video for more