It is the only perennial of its kind -
anywhere in the world.
anywhere in the world.
Early spring leaves are the blackest of burgundy as they rise from the soil.
This photo was taken in mid May in zone 5 where the plant originated.
As the early leaves get larger and more plentiful each develops the arresting accent of a striking acid green stripe down the midrib. Quite a show stopper clump of leaves it is too.
Introducing Phlox paniculata 'Lord Clayton' PPAF
Strong stems are black burgundy from the soil line to the tips where the blooms will form in mid summer. There is no other colored leaf cultivar within the Phlox paniculata plant family even though it is a vast and highly varied assortment of available perennials.
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You should be in plant sales! LOL
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a winner.