Napaea dioica Eryngium 9-17 leaflet leaf off to

9-17 leaflet leaf off to the side

strap-like leaves to 18" give rise

that it has yet to be named as a new species

'Flame Stitch' is the reverse variegation of H

Napaea dioica Eryngium 9-17 leaflet leaf off to(aka: Sida dioica) Here is a very cool plant to fool your favorite know it all gardener. This North American native perennial (from Minnesota south to Virginia) is found in moist prairies, ditches, and marginal wetlands. Napaea dioica is a hibiscus relative that will make even the most avid gardener swear it's a ligularia. The 11 lobed, dark green leaves form a 3' wide basal clump that looks quite saxifragesque. In early summer, Napaea dioica stalks