Hymenocallis imperialis Pogonia a rare pattern in the

a rare pattern in the hosta world

which we finally did in 2012

Each stalk is topped from midsummer until fall with huge 12" or larger flower heads

crevice garden where it has caused visitors to lust in their hearts

the 6' tall specimens are adorned with terminal clusters of single

Hymenocallis imperialis Pogonia a rare pattern in theHymenocallis imperialis is a stunning spider lily species, discovered by the late Thad Howard in the mountains of southeastern Mexico (Hidalgo and San Luis Potosi) and published in 1990. Like Hymenocallis caribaea, Big Fatty is a tight clumper, but with tropical looking 5" wide, slightly glaucous leaves. For us, the 2' tall spike with large fragrant, nocturnally opening flowers begin in late June. Everything from seasonally dry to moist soils seems