Engelmannia peristenia Bergheim Heliconia this was the most compact

this was the most compact and floriferous of the survivors

Found at the old Gibraltar estate in Wilmington

Most of the clones of Vernonia gigantea had fallen over due to their height and flower head weight

Delighting hummingbirds in August

Some taxonomist have now elevated Athyrium angustum to species status

Engelmannia peristenia Bergheim Heliconia this was the most compactWe were first introduced to Engelmannia peristenia in 2003, when we spotted it growing in Comal County, Texas, just north of San Antonio. Engelmannia peristenia is a monotypic genus (only one species) that was named in honor of German born, but American naturalized botanist, George Engelmann (1809 1844). You are likely to see Engelmannia in its natural state along roadsides from South Dakota south to Texas. The clumps are adorned with fuzzy green