Thanks all. Yes, it is a baptista, and yes, they do not "usually" grow sideways. LOL. It was the only way to give this interesting plant a good showing. I was drawn to getting this one because of it's unique brown coloring. It is proving to be a great grower, and is much increased from last year even though it had a caterpillar attack last summer (those unwelcome visitors Casey referred to above).
An interesting note: The buds stay pretty tightly closed, but the bees just push right into them. It was fascinating to watch.
Thanks to you all for the thumbs and acorns!
@Baja_Costero,
@bootandall,
@dirtdorphins,
@Fleur569,
@Frenchy21,
@greenappleagnes,
@joannakat,
@KFredenburg,
@krobra,
@lovemyhouse,
@Marilyn,
@Mutisia,
@plantmanager,
@pod,
@poisondartfrog,
@slowcala,
@TBGDN,
@touchofsky,
@vic,
@wildflowers
