REHMANNIA elata (often sold as R. angulata). China. A vigorous perennial closely related to the foxgloves. It forms tight basal rosettes and spreads slowly by means of underground rhizomes. The 6" jaggedly toothed, often red tinged leaves are only moderately attractive. However, 1½' to 3' blooming stems arise continually from late spring to fall, each displaying several 3" bells, flared at the face and marked with purple and yellow within. Flowers of the typical form are pink to mauve overall. We offer an exceptionally large- and dark flowered strain derived from crosses by Patrick Worley, as well as an unnamed, white flowered selection. Sun or part shade, most soils, regular watering. Hardy to around 15^oF.