Bartlettina Sordida

Bartlettina sordida, with the common names Purple torch and Blue mist flower, is endemic to cloud forest habitats in Mexico. The plant is an evergreen, erect shrub, growing to 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide.
Bartlettina sordida has reddish-purple branches clothed in slightly rough, dark green leaves with prominent venation and paler undersides. The leaves are very large, up to 10 inches longs and 8 inches wide. The inflorescence is a terminal corymbose panicle, 20-30 cm across. The large clusters of scented flowers appear in spring, mauve to lilac to magenta-blue in color. The clusters have a bursting fireworks appearance. The seed has a fluffy pappus and is easily dispersed by wind. 

5 Seeds