Punica granatum Carrot Top Eurasia the drought-tolerant Astrolepis sinuata usually

the drought-tolerant Astrolepis sinuata usually grows with its roots hidden beneath a large rock

The seed heads of this strain are quite stunning with bright yellow stalks holding the dark blue-black seed

Dry soils are not problematic for a short time

The green spathe (top of the pitcher) curls upwards at the tip

Punica granatum Carrot Top Eurasia the drought-tolerant Astrolepis sinuata usuallyI was walking by our large specimen of Punica 'Nochi Shibari' one summer when I noticed a huge branch that was sporting solid double orange flowers instead of the typical white and orange. We subsequently propagated from the sport and were pleased to introduce it in 2013 as Carrot Top pomegranate. Punica 'Carrot Top' makes a 15' tall specimen, with glossy finger sized leaves, adorned all summer with 3" wide, double orange flowers that resemble orange