Engelmannia peristenia Bergheim Indonesia well-drained soil is essential

well-drained soil is essential

The wonderful fragrance from Crinum americanum is passed along to this offspring

Our selection Buddleia 'Presidio' was made by plantsman Patrick McMillan from the coldest location this species occurs in Presidio

If flowering slows

'William Lachman' x self) makes a dramatic 4' wide clump of perfectly shaped

Engelmannia peristenia Bergheim Indonesia well-drained soil is essentialWe were first introduced to Engelmannia peristenia in 2003, when we spotted it growing in Comal County, Texas, just north of San Antonio. Engelmannia peristenia is a monotypic genus (only one species) that was named in honor of German born, but American naturalized botanist, George Engelmann (1809 1844). You are likely to see Engelmannia in its natural state along roadsides from South Dakota south to Texas. The clumps are adorned with fuzzy green