Abutilon Bartley Schwarz Ornamental Vines The 20" tall flower stalk

The 20" tall flower stalk rises above the tripartite leaves in April (in NC) in muted shades of olive-green with pinkish veining

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As the bulbs grow larger

This unique dwarf selection of the easy-to-grow evergreen butcher's broom is similar to a clone the late Elizabeth Lawrence grew in her garden

Abutilon Bartley Schwarz Ornamental Vines The 20" tall flower stalkIn our winter hardiness trials, Abutilon 'Bartley Schwarz' (named after the late California plantsman, although incorrectly spelled "Schwartz") has been one of our best performers. The slightly pendent branching habit of this Abutilon megapotamicum hybrid makes a 4' tall x 4' wide clump clothed with small, fuzzy green serrated leaves and adorned from early summer through fall with 1. 5" wide, salmon orange (RHS 24B), bell shaped flowers that dangle