Crinum moorei Album Light Shade to Shade Don purchased the plant in

Don purchased the plant in Japan back in the early 1980's

the plants die to the ground

Unlike most other male ferns

medium-sized hosta from Hans Hansen/Shady Oaks is the reverse of the popular Hosta 'Patriot'

Crinum moorei Album Light Shade to Shade Don purchased the plant inThis smaller stature crinum has performed quite well in our climate, especially when given light shade during the heat of the day. The wide tropical looking glossy green foliage makes a short rosette, topped in late May and early June with wide bell shaped lightly fragrant pure white flowers. According to bulb guru Scott Ogden, C. moorei may go dormant in mid summer, then resume growth in the fall. Here in NC, growth continues all summer.