Sabal rosei Cynara the slow-growing clumps of Hosta

the slow-growing clumps of Hosta 'Liberty' are topped with spikes of hummingbird-friendly lavender flowers

The bottom half of the spikes are clothed with narrow green leaves

and hawkmoths

Each spike produces 6-10 large

early spring-flowering orchid

Sabal rosei Cynara the slow-growing clumps of HostaThis little known palm hails from Mexico's west coast, where it can be found in tropical deciduous forests to 2,500' elevation from Culiacan south to Guadalajara. The 40' tall palms resemble the east coast Sabal palmetto, but with very stiff costapalmate leaves. Plants at Georgia's Bamboo Farm have taken 15 degrees F, and Alabama's Hayes Jackson reports that his plants have withstood 8 degrees F, so we think these are worth a try for gardeners willing