Telekia speciosa syn. Buphthalum speciosum Z 3-7

$12.25/bareroot

Big, sunflower-like blooms but with the thinnest of petals

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Description

Big, sunflower-like blooms but with the  thinnest of  petals, deep yellow, with orange-yellow centers.  Flowers August – September

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