Though the species is native to the shorelines, wetlands and marshes of the eastern U.S., this distinctive 2020 introduction hails from Mt. Cuba. Enriched by lavish eggplant hues, the vertical blade-like clump eventually fades to green once the weather warms, and then unfurls abundant large, yellow-throated, rich purple flowers atop smooth dark stems, boasting both a visual feast plus a butterfly and hummingbird mecca. ‘Purple Flame’ looks spectacular en masse in borders, water gardens, boggy sites and pond sides, where its adaptable persona appreciates moist feet and braves bunnies as well as deer.

Blooms June

Size: 2' 0" – 2-1/2' high x 18" – 2' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 3.