Marshallia caespitosa Uvularia filling a gap in the

filling a gap in the flowering time of other more commonly grown July and September forms of Lycoris radiata

and each 2' wide clump is topped in midsummer with 20" tall scapes of light lavender flowers

highlighted by wine-purple stamens

He has since retired from both occupations

Marshallia caespitosa Uvularia filling a gap in theNative to prairies from Missouri south to Texas, Marshallia caespitosa can often be found hanging around with its buds, Schizachyrium scoparium and Coreopsis lanceolata. Marshallia, which got its name from the late Dr. Moses Marshall (1785 1813), is an easy to grow garden perennial that forms small green basal winter rosettes. In late spring, the narrow green, grass like clumps of Marshallia caespitosa are topped with 18" spikes that each terminate in