Mangave Desert Dawn PP 32330 Lychnis 197 expired) Epimedium 'Amber Queen'
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
197 expired) Epimedium 'Amber Queen' is a fantastic fairy wing hybrid (Epimedium jinchengshanense 'Caramel' x Epimedium flavum) from the UK's Robin White that blends the best traits epimediums have to offer
Larry Mellichamp hybrid of Sarracenia alabamensis and Sarracenia psittacina
but paternity tests revealed it to be a selection of the Eurasian (Greece and Turkey) Amsonia orientalis
and have had excellent winter hardiness
The 20" tall pinkish-brown stalks are topped for us
Mangave Desert Dawn PP 32330 Lychnis 197 expired) Epimedium 'Amber Queen'(aka: Mangave 14 171 5) xMangave 'Desert Dawn' is a 2019 release from Hans Hansen's work at Walters Gardens. This creation mixes Agave macroacantha and Agave nizandensis with a purple spotted manfreda. The result is a 9" tall x 17" wide clump with narrow leaves that emerge purple and mature to olive green, highlighted by muted purple spots and an unusual central stripe of purple sure to start a conversation!