Pseudomiltemia filisepala 4" pot groundcover The flowers

The flowers

The flowers look like a bizarre insect with black filaments tipped in yellow

Since this gorgeous rarity is native to the mild foothills fo the Himalayas

The flower is a stunning purple grape ombre with an interesting blackish central tube instead of the more usual corona filaments

Pseudomiltemia filisepala 4" pot groundcover The flowersThis is a close cousin of the famed Deppea splendens and a very attractive plant in its own right. While the flowers are not as large or showy as the Golden Fuchsia, they are bright and cheerful and, in my opinion, the overall plant has a tidier form and has nicer leaves. It is very rare and when it has been offered for sale, it has auctioned for a high price. Since this gorgeous rarity is native to the cloud forests of Mexico, it won't tolerate