Crinum amoenum Chamaerops the 18" wide clumps are

the 18" wide clumps are topped with 10" tall scapes of light lavender flowers

a nice change for a group whose close relatives are known for a more offensive body odor

about 6" above the foliage

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 amoenum Chamaerops the 18" wide clumps areCrinum 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