Heloniopsis orientalis, Purple Sprite. Collector Plants The plants in my yard

The plants in my yard follow this pattern

It has winter deciduous foliage and is drought tolerant once well established

Slow-growing but long-lived

Rest assured that that they are highly vigorous and healthy

Unusual in bonsai culture

Heloniopsis orientalis, Purple Sprite. Collector Plants The plants in my yardUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6 Native Range: East Asia. Soil: Average soil conditions and neutral to low pH. Light: Shade. Height in the Garden: Rosettes mound up to 4" while flower stalk are up to 8" to 12" tall. Attributes: Compact, clumping rosettes, slight variegation on the foliage. Notes: Purple sprite is an easy to grow shade perennial that also makes wonderful kusamono. Makes pretty pink flowers on the tops of taller spikes in spring. Very