Crinum herbertii Schreck Miscarum that's the hosta

that's the hosta

Liriope muscari is a handsome evergreen presence in the shade garden

This surprisingly hardy yucca relative is absolutely exquisite

The speckled spathe rolls back as it opens

Iris 'Agrippinella' is a selection of Japanese iris that begins flowering for us in early June (NC) with 3' tall stalks

Crinum herbertii Schreck Miscarum that's the hostaWe love this Crinum x herbertii (Crinum bulbispermum x Crinum scabrum) that comes from the Schreck family of Vidor, Texas no relation to the famed Shrek family of Hollywood, California. Texas plantswoman Marcelle Sheppard recognized its value, subsequently naming and distributing it. For us, the 30" tall stalks emerge starting in late May and continue through mid summer, each topped by heads of 10 13 outfacing, tubular flowers of white highlighted by