Codonopsis lanceolata, Bonnet Bellflower drought-tolerant Upright fragrant cream-colored plumes in

Upright fragrant cream-colored plumes in spring

semi-coastal and coastal areas from just north of San Francisco to around Eureka

The largest leaves are about 12-18 inches in diameter

while those from the Cascades and eastern choices will not

A slightly taller option (6 in or so) than its relative Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Ken Taylor'

Codonopsis lanceolata, Bonnet Bellflower drought-tolerant Upright fragrant cream-colored plumes inCurious and charming greenish yellow, cupped flowers with rusty red accents and ornamental star shaped seed pods. The vine blooms in late summer or early fall and generally prefers to grow in full sun with regular water, but in our hot dry summers it seems to prefer part shade. A deciduous vine to 12'. A fun plant! Mature size: 12 ft T 3 6 ft W Minimum temperature: 10 F