Crinum herbertii Schreck Miscarum This surprisingly hardy yucca relative

This surprisingly hardy yucca relative is absolutely exquisite

Liriope muscari is a handsome evergreen presence in the shade garden

fragrant flowers are hummingbird favorites

each highlighted by a contrasting yellow cup

quite the sight

Crinum herbertii Schreck Miscarum This surprisingly hardy yucca relativeWe 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