Re: Isoplexis chalcanthus?
Nan,
Interesting to read of your Isoplexis chalcantha. Although no
cultivation conditins are mentioned, it is to be found in 'Wild Flowers
of the Canary Islands' by David and Zoe Bramwell, published in the UK
back in 1974 or so. There is a newer edition in Spanish, which should be
no problem to you!
The genus Isoplexis was separated from Digitalis by Bentham as being
shrubby and endemic to the Canaries. There are three - I canariensis, I.
chalcantha (note the ...a) and I. isabelliana. I chalcantha is found in
laurel woods, so warm, shady, damp conditions, but very well drained,
would be a starting point if I had it to care for. (I'm also sorry that
I haven't. It is recoeded as very rare, which makes one wonder how legal
(CITES!) it is in cultivation. Do look after it, posession being as we
say, nine points of the law, and keep the seed circuolating. Can I send
you my address ?!?!
Best wishes until you find someone who knows it better than I do.
Peter Lewis, Cambridge, UK Zone-ish 7-ish, but growing many Med-ish
plants.
Nan Sterman wrote:
>
> I've purchased a plant new to me and new to the local nursery trade -- do
> any of you know Isoplexis chalcanthus? It is supposedly from the Canary
> Islands. So far, the foliage reminds me a bit of penstemon though the
> leaves are a bit narrower and more pointed. The inflorescences are also
> penstemon-like in structure, but the flowers are much less conspicuous and
> are rust/orange colored. I've done an internet search for culture
> information and find nothing. What can you tell me about it?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Nan
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