Sorry for the poor quality of the photo. Apparently not a good day for photography. I was so thrilled to see that the Cyp kentuckiense I got from Hillside last fall had two growths and then I was nearly knocked off my feet when they both developed buds. I was prepared to wait a couple years for flowers. Now they're blooming! A special thanks to Ron for his tip about the vendor and the helpful growing advice. I look forward to the plant getting bigger and more floriferous in the coming years!

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My favorite cyp!!!! That is so awesome! I am really jealous.:cheeky:

Gorgeous, I love those dark twisted petals and the egg shaped pouches.

All these beautiful Cyp photos are really driving me nuts!!!

In deed beautiful!

Thanks

Lovely :good:

Looking good Mark! I think you'll find this one to be quite easy to grow, and a fast clumper. It is nice to be surprised sometimes, isn't it!

Tom

Do you really grow this outside in Wisconsin? Any special care? I love it.

Grandma

Impressive Shady! Well done! Must be that cold harsh winter! :)

Yeah, Grandma, it's just sitting out there by the patio. Heck, I thought I was becoming a skilled grower but Tom says it's an easy one so I won't get a big head ;) We'll see how it does over time. Are you thinking of trying this one? I owe the success (so far) to getting a really healthy plant to start with and to putting LOTS of sand in the planting hole. I also kept it covered with a broken terra cotta pot and oak leaves all winter. I may need to move it before too long to where it has more room. Right now I've got 7 Cyps kind of in a row and if they all get as big as my pubescens I'll be in trouble. But what a great kind of trouble to be in! :Party:

Lovely flower and plant Shady! Wish I could visit your garden & .....

You are welcome any time, Mang. Just leave your shovel at home :rolleyes:

Very beautiful cyp in your garden. thanks!

Hey, Mark,

Hillside sells increadible plants dont they! Very, very nice. I hope that you soon do need to transplant everything to make room!

Ron Burch