Paeonia Miss America Colocasia Baptisia minor is a sparse-flowered

Baptisia minor is a sparse-flowered species with 3-8 flower spikes per clump

Illicium parviflorum is pollinated by a wide range of small native flies

lantern-like flowers composed of red calyces above the yellow petals

The vase (spathe) looks like a green and white speckled cone with a "zipped-open" front

This wonderful new introduction makes a fast-growing compact mound to 2' wide

Paeonia Miss America Colocasia Baptisia minor is a sparse-floweredPaeonia 'Miss America' is a stunning lactiflora hybrid with fragrant double white flowers, each highlighted with central yellow stamens. This prolifically flowering peony has been outstanding in our hot, humid climate and produces very sturdy, 3' tall stems topped with flowers in mid May (NC). Paeonia 'Miss America' is an Award of Garden Merit winner from the American Peony Society (Mann van Steen '36). Maintenance: Herbaceous peonies requires