Crinum Glory Perennial Plant of the Year 000'+ elevation in China's Shaanxi

000'+ elevation in China's Shaanxi province

aka: Canna indica 'Purpurea') The 8' tall thick stalks of Canna 'Red Stripe' are home to large (nearly 2' long) leaves of purple with a dramatically contrasting green pattern between the veins

It actually means "bound or tied-up tail"

The small 6" tall x 16" wide clumps are composed of very thick 10" long green leaves

Crinum Glory Perennial Plant of the Year 000'+ elevation in China's ShaanxiCrinum 'Glory' is a splendid Jay Yourch hybrid the result of a cross of Crinum 'Super Ellen' and Crinum 'Mrs. James Hendry'. Crinum 'Glory' produces thick, sturdy 4' tall reddish flower scapes from July through September, each topped with 10 13 large, outward facing rosy red, fragrant flowers. The 5' long glossy green foliage makes a lovely foil for the flower stalks.