Baptisia simplicifolia Cypella The leaves of the 4'

The leaves of the 4' wide clumps emerge with dark gold centers that brighten as they harden

Lantana 'Star Landing' is a deer-resistant seedling selection from Larry Force of Desoto County

The result is an extremely vigorous

They are more tolerant of dry shade than many other plants

" which is evident when you look at the clump and notice that each narrow pointed leaf seems to be bordered with a darker green stitched edge

Baptisia simplicifolia Cypella The leaves of the 4'We have yet to have anyone identify this strange Florida Panhandle endemic as a baptisia. The thick glossy green eucalyptus like leaves of Baptisia simplicifolia adorn the 3' wide, deer resistant perennial not surprising that after living in Florida for the last 60 million years its skin is a bit tough. Interestingly, Baptisia simplicifolia doesn't emerge from dormancy until late May or early June (late risers are common in Florida). Baptisia