Agapetes species AP2018-96, Himalayan Lanterns Size:0.5 qt wiry stems and bright green

wiry stems and bright green textural leaves

Lucky growers might catch a glimpse of the subtle flowers at the soil surface in spring

5 feet tall and 1 foot wide

Inconspicuous yellow flowers become handsome dark blue fruit

Mature size: 1-2 ft t  x 1

Agapetes species AP2018-96, Himalayan Lanterns Size:0.5 qt wiry stems and bright greenThe seed of this very attractive Agapetes, possibly a new species, was collected from a steep road cut in the mountains, north of Mayodia Pass en route to Anini, Arunachal Pradesh in Northeastern, India with Dan Hinkley and Shayne Chandler in 2018. In situ, this evergreen shrub with dark green, waxy leaves, lighter on the reverse, was about 3' high by 4' wide. The new growth is a handsome smokey reddish brown. We fell in love with the flowers when