Red Splyndor Black Gum Monarda Rock Garden Scale: Place among

Rock Garden Scale: Place among stone and low plantings where texture and color shifts can be appreciated up close

avoid excess nitrogen that encourages fire blight-prone growth

If you want a refined shade perennial with real spring presence and strong foliage value

bushy habit and glossy green foliage that provides a crisp backdrop for the warm blooms

often turning warm orange to red and adding a noticeable finish to the landscape

Red Splyndor Black Gum Monarda Rock Garden Scale: Place amongRed Splyndor Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica 'NSMTF') Red Splyndor Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica 'NSMTF') is a standout native shade tree prized for its brilliant fall color, upright form, and adaptability to challenging sites. Selected for its vibrant scarlet foliage and improved vigor, this cultivar brings strong visual appeal and reliable structure to both naturalistic and formal landscapes. Distinctive Features 'Red Splyndor' produces rich green foliage