Cryptanthus ‘Assorted’

Named from the Greek krypte, “hidden,” and anthos, “flower,” these plants, members of the family Bromeliaceae, are related to the pineapple. Their common name, ‘Earth Stars,’ came naturally from the way their low, spreading rosettes hug the ground “like fallen stars.” The variability of shapes, colors, and patterns, plus their adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions, make Cryptanthus a favorite of plant lovers around the world.