Crinum buphanoides SI forms Persicaria At least this one won't

At least this one won't have an asterisk in the record books for "substance" abuse

(aka: Aster oblongifolius) We originally acquired this selection of the North American native Symphyotrichum oblongifolium from Montrose Gardens

Despite most of what you read on-line

Each leaf is further highlighted by a red edge and red leaf back

Crinum buphanoides SI forms Persicaria At least this one won'tCrinum buphanoides (looks like a boophone not related to a cell phone) comes from the northern regions of South Africa where it can be found growing in areas that are swampy during the summer months and dry in the winter. The large rosettes of fleshy glaucous leaves are often heavily rippled a reason to grow the plant even if it didn't flower. In summer, the huge flower spikes are adorned with up to 50 white, sweetly fragrant, star shaped flowers,