Polygonatum biflorum ~ Solomon's Seal red-leaf 紅花釣鐘柳 Penstemon barbatus -瀋陽世博園 Shenyang

紅花釣鐘柳 Penstemon barbatus -瀋陽世博園 Shenyang Expo Gardens

The fragrant purple bell-like flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies

Small purplish flowers appear on stems in summer

Bloomify Red Lantana is a compact semi-evergreen perennial that acts as an annual when planted outside with a mounding habit and dark green foliage

The foliage can be green

Polygonatum biflorum ~ Solomon's Seal red-leaf 紅花釣鐘柳 Penstemon barbatus -瀋陽世博園 ShenyangSolomons Seal is a native herbaceous perennial with an upright arching habit and large alternating leaves with noticeable veining that turn an attractive yellow in fall. Clusters of small bell shaped white flowers dangle from the leave axils in spring are followed by blue black fruit seeds. Best grown in part shade and rich moist well drained soils. While the berries are poisonous, the roots and young shoots are edible after boiling. Type: Perennial