Crinum Summer Nocturne Caryopteris we leave the stalks and

we leave the stalks and enjoy the ornamental seed pods

green castor bean-like leaves emerging from an underground rhizome

Tricyrtis 'Amanogawa' is an old Japanese hybrid of Tricyrtis perfoliata x Tricyrtis hirta

If there was a reason

Crinum Summer Nocturne Caryopteris we leave the stalks andThis vigorous and fast multiplying Thad Howard cross of Crinum moorei and Crinum erubescens is certainly one of the easiest to grow. The 40" tall, purple flower spikes of Crinum 'Summer Nocturne' arise from among the lush green foliage starting in mid July and continuing until frost. Each spike produces 6 10 large, widely open, pure white flowers that develop a pale pink blush toward the end of the petals as they age. Each flower boasts a phenomenal