Crinum Ellen Bosanquet Perennial Encyclopedia glaucous foliage of Lycoris chinensis

glaucous foliage of Lycoris chinensis doesn't emerge until late winter/early spring

It makes an AWESOME specimen that likes it hot and sunny

Without a doubt

'Tardiflora'

Crinum Ellen Bosanquet Perennial Encyclopedia glaucous foliage of Lycoris chinensisCrinum 'Ellen Bosanquet' is still considered one of the finest crinum lilies for the home garden. This vigorously multiplying hybrid (possibly Crinum 'JC Harvey' x Crinum scabrum) was hybridized in Florida during the 1920s by Louis Bosanquet and named after his wife. Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet' begins flowering in mid June and continues through most of the summer. The large, reddish purple flowers on 2' stalks, emit a delightful spicy fragrance. The