Crinum Lolita Erigeron 3' wide clump is topped

3' wide clump is topped in late summer with 2' tall scapes of light lavender flowers

Leonotis leonurus is a more demure dieback perennial (4' tall x 4' wide) composed of upright stems and narrow

only to be mowed by highway crews

which comes from a cross of the Chinese natives Cypripedium fasciolatum and Cypripedium macranthos

and easy-to-grow South African iris relative makes a small clump of 8" green

Crinum Lolita Erigeron 3' wide clump is toppedMany crinum growers consider Crinum 'Lolita' one of the best crinum lilies ever introduced. Crinum 'Lolita' is a very vigorous 1995 Crinum scabrum hybrid from the late crinum breeder, Dr. Thad Howard. The 4' long, glossy green foliage is a base for the sturdy, giant 3. 5' tall spikes that end in terminal clusters of up to 18 rosy red, fragrant, chalice shaped flowers during the summer months.