Antennaria parlinii ssp fallax Buckhorn Babe Coreopsis (syn: Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold')

(syn: Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold') This UK imported spiderwort was discovered in the garden of Mrs

cherry-red flowers on the 8-foot giant are held on arching pendulous spikes

creating a more visually appealing patch for the winter months

thick-substanced leaves are each decorated with a prominent wide white central pattern

Antennaria parlinii ssp fallax Buckhorn Babe Coreopsis (syn: Tradescantia 'Blue and Gold')Antennaria 'Buckhorn Babe' is a 2024 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of our Orange County, North Carolina selection of the widespread North American native (Maine west to Texas), Antennaria parlinii ssp. fallax. In the garden, this dry shade groundcover forms a ground hugging mat to 30" wide in 2 years. The leaves emerge silvery, but age to a glaucous green in summer. In late spring, the clumps are topped with short, slender spikes of tan flowers.