Re: Isoplexis chalcanthus?

Nan, It's a Genus of only 3 species  closely related ti Digitalis  found in 
open places and forests up to 4900' in Madeira and the Canary Islands; but 
all that I can come up with is Isoplexis canariensis, which  seems to fit 
your description somewhat:      "Erect bushy when young, spreading with 
age.Lance shaped to narrowly ovate, sharply toothed, almost leathery, deep 
green lvs to 6" long, softly hairy beneath, are borne close together. 
Produces dense racemes, 12" long, of tubular, bright org, brownish org, or 
yellow brown flowers to 1 1/4 "long, each with a two lobed upper lip, mainly 
in summer. Grows to 5' x 3' Hardy to 41F.                               Takes 
full sun/ pt shd water moderately/ fert. monthly during growing period 
fertile, moist well drained soil. Shelter from cold drying winds and water 
sparingly in the winter."                                                       
                    It's a beauty in the photo, sorry I'm not equipped to 
include it. Can't find a word about  'calcanthus'                               
                                    Holly Zone 8 

---------------------------------------------------------------------
To sign-off this list, send email to majordomo@mallorn.com with the
message text UNSUBSCRIBE PERENNIALS
Other Mailing lists | Author Index | Date Index | Subject Index | Thread Index