American Ipecac - Porteranthus stipulatus Size:Quart Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bees

Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bees and butterflies

The multicolored fruit that follows ranges from pink to red to blue-black

the leaves of this blueberry turn vibrant shades of yellow/orange/red/purple and after leaves drop

fruits eaten by birds and small mammals

seeds eaten by songbirds

American Ipecac - Porteranthus stipulatus Size:Quart Wildlife Value: Flowers attract beesA close relative of the more commonly available Bowman's Root, American Ipecac begins blooming in early spring with deep pink buds opening to delightfully airy star shaped flowers. The elegant flowers contrast beautifully against the coarse, serrated leaves and come autumn, the foliage transforms into flames of fiery orange, setting your garden ablaze with perennial fall color. Conditions: Full to part sun; moist to average soil Size: 3' tall, 2'