Cryptomeria japonica Champagne 5a This spectacular surprise lily emerges

This spectacular surprise lily emerges seemingly from nowhere in August to form 28" tall stalks

the flowering peduncle (stalk) arises from the ground to stand just above the 6" tall foliage

and you have Hosta 'Tokudama Flavocircinalis'

This easy-to-grow cobra lily is spectacular enough to grow just for the foliage

composed of 6 narrow petals

Cryptomeria japonica Champagne 5a This spectacular surprise lily emergesWe are pleased to share the amazing, but virtually unknown Cryptomeria 'Champagne', a recent Camellia Forest Nursery introduction of a dwarf sport of Cryptomeria 'Knaptonensis', discovered years ago by David Parks at the defunct Yadkin Valley Nursery in North Carolina. For us, this amazing Japanese cedar selection has formed a compact 4' tall x 5' wide ball of foliage, all tipped in white. In full sun and no irrigation, our plant has thrived. Watch