Plants in genus triosteum
Plants in genus triosteum
Triosteum aurantiacum 'Barry Purple'
Triosteum aurantiacum 'Barry Purple' is a unique US native perennial related to honeysuckle. It features upright stalks reaching 3 feet tall with fuzzy leaves that start with a dark purple blush. In late spring, it blooms with cinnamon-colored flowers, followed by showy orange fruits in mid-July. This plant is bee-pollinated and thrives in part sun to light shade, making it a great addition to a garden that attracts insects.