Canna generalis Reine Charlotte 7b " Willow leaf foxglove is

" Willow leaf foxglove is a shrubby/woody species from the Iberian peninsula (Spain/Portugal) which looks exactly like a penstemon

and eventually named in honor of Wilmington NC pitcher plant lover

In mid-spring

Borrowing its upright habit from Gaura 'Dauphin' and color from Gaura 'Siskiyou Pink'

'Fortunei'-like leaf

Canna generalis Reine Charlotte 7b " Willow leaf foxglove is(aka: C. 'Konigin Charlotte') This deliciously tacky canna hybrid from the late 1800s is still one of our favorites. The small, brilliant red flowers, outlined with a wide band of bright yellow are held atop 4' tall stalks throughout the summer months a real showstopper.