Manfreda undulata Cherry Chocolate Chip PP 29918 Symphyotrichum growing in sandy pitcher plant

growing in sandy pitcher plant bogs

Most folks wouldn't recognize it as a butterfly bush

slightly outfacing

This is the highly desired silver centered form of the Japanese Arisaema urashima

It's always disappointing to see large patches of cast iron plants in public spaces where it hasn't been properly maintained

Manfreda undulata Cherry Chocolate Chip PP 29918 Symphyotrichum growing in sandy pitcher plantPlantsman Hans Hansen, of Walters Gardens, created this wonderful white edged sport of the North American native (Mexico), Manfreda undulata 'Chocolate Chips'. Each 1' tall x 4' wide, slowly offsetting rosette of Manfreda 'Cherry Chocolate Chip' is composed of dusty green, dramatically ruffled, rubbery leaves, adorned with an abundance of large liver purple spots, and edged with a narrow white border. When Manfreda 'Cherry Chocolate Chip' reaches