Dioon edule Palma Sola Bletilla This 1999 Darrell Probst introduction

This 1999 Darrell Probst introduction is named after the late Betty Valentine

the slowly spreading patches are topped with 1' spikes of long

topped in early spring with stalks of cranberry-red flowers held just above the bronze-emerging new foliage

The sturdy 30" scapes are topped in summer with an abundance of carmine red flower buds

while very dry soils will slow its spread to a crawl

Dioon edule Palma Sola Bletilla This 1999 Darrell Probst introductionDioon edule 'Palma Sola' is a giant form of hardy cycad from Mexico. This offering represents seed propagated plants from a population in the northern end of the Mexican state of Veracruz. The rosettes are composed of 3' long, rigid, glaucous green leaves. As the plant ages, it will form a trunk up to 6' tall for your grandkids. We recommend at least 4 6 hours of sun and well drained soils for best growth.