Himalayan Whorlflower Is a Stunning Summer Plant That’s Drought Tolerant

A largely unknown gem , Himalayan whorlflower is aboriginal to the Himalayan foothill , where it is found grow in sunny berth at EL of 9,000 to 12,000 feet — areas most of us would regard as serious mountains . Besides its native range , we can also attribute this repeated ’s reconditeness to its belittled genus , which only contains 14 specie within the family Caprifoliaceae ( the same family that includesLonicera , the honeysuckles ) .

With the exception of the much barbed Iranian whorlflower ( Morina persica , Zones 5–9 ) , the otherMorinaspecies do n’t pack a strong floral slug , allow for Himalayan whorlflower as undisputedly the most beautiful and most gardenworthy champion of the genus . On top of that , it is easy to grow in most sunny situations . While it is drought resistant , heavy clay soil with obtuse drain can lead to rot , specially in winter wetness . Whorlflower isdeer resistantandpropagated by seed . It requires very little attention , and we feel fully reward for the 2 minutes or less of annual maintenance we give each industrial plant .

The headlining merchandising point is this plant ’s execution . A rich green clump of narrow-minded , evergreenleaves edge in relatively gentle spines gives raise to a summertime ’s worth of interest from the vertical flush stems that reach 30 to 40 inches tall . The flowers are hold in tier up the stem , which makes the common name of whorlflower seem an inspired choice . After flowering , the prominent and persistent calyx tally aesthetic detail , making these stems utilitarian in late - season arrangements .

The small blossom are numerous , with slight tube flare to open white corollas . These remain open for an drawn-out menses , and fledged clumps often have multiple stem with staggered flowering times . Interestingly , these flush change color from light to dark pink once they are pollinated . Perhaps that is why we are so enamored by this plant , remembering those frequent pink flushes from younger years , when use fertilization was far more urgent than look on the dramatic event blossom forth onThe Great British Baking Show .

Himalayan whorlflower

Morina longifolia

Zones:6–9

Conditions : Full sunlight to fond shade ; well - drained dirt

Native compass : Pakistan , Tibet , the Himalaya area

Kelly Dodson and Sue Milliken produce some of the coolest plants on the planet atFar Reaches Farm NurseryandFar Reaches Botanical Conservancyin Port Townsend , Washington .

Illustration : Elara Tanguy

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