Crinum amoenum Chamaerops In late spring

In late spring

This selection of the cast iron plant Aspidistra zongbayi comes from plant collector Barry Yinger

'Fortunei' mutation from the late Robert Savory has been very difficult to find until now

Crinum 'Walter Flory' features 3

about 6" above the foliage

Crinum amoenum Chamaerops In late springCrinum amoenum, a cousin of our native Crinum americanum, hails from India, where it is also a river dwelling species. For us, Crinum amoenum adapts beautifully to normal garden conditions, forming a clump instead of a running specimen as with Crinum americanum. In early July, the clumps are topped with multiple scapes of huge, strap petaled, fragrant white flowers, highlighted by wine purple stamens truly outstanding! Crinum amoenum has proven to be