Hesperaloe engelmannii San Saba Montenegro 'Gemstone'

'Gemstone'

'Sagae' x H

This Hans Hansen hybrid of Hosta 'Salute' is certainly one of the most recognizable hostas in the garden

but the latter is a completely different double red-flowered plant

that's virtually unknown in most gardening circles

Hesperaloe engelmannii San Saba Montenegro 'Gemstone'(aka: Hesperaloe parviflora var. engelmannii) Hesperaloe engelmannii is a closely related plant to the better known Hesperaloe parviflora, but larger in all parts. The darker green leaves can reach just over 3' long, and the flower spikes, which rise alongside the leaves, can reach 7'+ tall. The bright red calyces open to reveal soft pink flowers. Hesperaloe engelmannii is from central Texas, far to the north of the native range of Hesperaloe