Cryptanthus 'Don Garrison' HUMMINGBIRD streptophylla x chiapensis both lend

streptophylla x chiapensis both lend their best characteristics to this cross

stiff and heavily armed in an upright to spreading rosette

with tiny white flowers

with wide leaves and heavy black spines

but does not root readily

Cryptanthus 'Don Garrison' HUMMINGBIRD streptophylla x chiapensis both lendThis Carole Richtmyer hybrid is a cultivar of Rita Padden x Strawberry Shortcake having 12+ spatulate leaves forming a medium plant to 12 across with a full round shape. The dark purple to black leaves have a striking magenta purple midrib that blends into the darker colors. The recurved leaves slightly twist at the tips exposing the medium dense slightly lineated white scurf.