Crinum Ollene Alstroemeria Acorus calamus 'Argenteostriatus' is an

Acorus calamus 'Argenteostriatus' is an aroid relative and former member of the "family" before being ousted by the molecular taxonomy mob

A few are annuals

Very special for the spring garden

First coming to the US in 1948 via the USDA

Arisaema sikokianum does not offset

Crinum Ollene Alstroemeria Acorus calamus 'Argenteostriatus' is anThis hard to find but wonderful 1962 Thad Howard hybrid is a result of a cross of Crinum 'Seven Sisters' (Crinum americanum x bulbispermum) crossed back to Crinum bulbispermum var. album. The result is a vigorous, fast offsetting clump of 4' long, thin, glossy green leaves, topped with 32" tall stalks bearing clusters of 7 9, 4. 5" wide, pure white, open faced flowers with a deliciously sweet scent. For us, Crinum 'Ollene' starts flowering in mid