Crinum Lorraine Clark Rohdea The specific epithet commemorates the
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
The specific epithet commemorates the eccentric English gardener/plantswoman Ellen Ann Willmott (1858-1934)
you can't help but notice the clusters of black-purple flowers with a wrinkled white throat poking out from between the foliage
Perhaps it is evergreen throughout Zone 7
since they are free bird seed prior to that time
We acquired this delightful dwarf elephant ear from the Galloway brothers
Crinum Lorraine Clark Rohdea The specific epithet commemorates theCrinum 'Lorraine Clark' comes from Louisiana crinum breeder Barry Clark and produces the darkest reddish pink flowers of any crinum lily we have grown. The dark, outfacing, lightly fragrant flowers of Crinum 'Lorraine Clark' top the 3' tall stems, starting in early July. Crinum 'Lorraine Clark' is a prolific offsetter forming a 2' tall x 7' wide clump, so they'll be plenty to share unless you want to start your own crinum nursery.