Cypella coelestis Iris Caesalpinia gilliesii has woody stems

Caesalpinia gilliesii has woody stems adorned toward the top with lacy

sun-loving native perennial

well ahead of the spring peak

even without the flowers

Cypella coelestis Iris Caesalpinia gilliesii has woody stems(syn: Cypella plumbea) Cypella coelestis is a little known but highly prized South American bulb. The pleated, blue green foliage on this iris relative most closely resembles that of a young palm tree. From midsummer onward, the easy to grow Cypella coelestis is topped with blue, goblet shaped flowers on sturdy but airy, 2' tall stems. Each flower has 6 petals: 3 large blue lavender ones and 3 smaller tricolor ones of white, yellow, and blue. Although