Crinum herbertii Schreck Bletilla Each tiny but surprisingly vigorous

Each tiny but surprisingly vigorous 8" wide clump is topped in late spring with 8" spikes of light lavender flowers

The snake-like flat stalks of succulent blue foliage curl outwards to 18" from the central rootstock

eucalyptus-like

has 2' tall stems of green with light purple patterns near the base

The unique evergreen leaves

Crinum herbertii Schreck Bletilla Each tiny but surprisingly vigorousWe 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