Crinum Sangria Lycoris evergreen (even in Zone 5)

evergreen (even in Zone 5)

There are a number of white-edged leaf forms of the hardy orchid Bletilla striata

The leaves of Arisaema consanguineum often have dramatic drip-tips

discovered by the late Christy Hensler of Washington

developing 4' tall

Crinum Sangria Lycoris evergreen (even in Zone 5)This much sought after crinum lily originated in 1983 as a cross of Crinum procerum 'Splendens' x an unknown Crinum bulbispermum (or hybrid). It was discovered as a seedling in the garden of the late Marcia Clint Wilson by Texan Scott Ogden. The dark purple reflexed foliage makes a dramatic 4' tall clump, topped in late spring and again in fall with 48" spikes of rosy pink flowers. Because of its Crinum bulbispermum parentage, Crinum 'Sangria' is much