Crinum erubescens Spring ephemerals lushly foliaged clumps of Hedychium

lushly foliaged clumps of Hedychium 'Dr

(I feel these two species will eventually become one

but it grows in full sun and is native to all but 8 states of the continental United States

since they are free bird seed prior to that time

Crinum erubescens Spring ephemerals lushly foliaged clumps of HedychiumOne of the classic pass along plants of the Deep South is Crinum erubescens the South American equivalent of our native Crinum americanum. The wide, 30" long, glossy green leaves form a substantial clump that spreads by means of a large, underground rhizome. In moist soil, Crinum erubescens will make a sizable colony, while it is more restrained in normal garden soil. Each division is graced with 3' tall red stalks of sweet scented, spidery, white