Lycoris jinzheniae Cream Tower Sinningia each topped with 6-8 large

each topped with 6-8 large

where they were rescued from a construction site by NC palm enthusiast Alan Brunner

ge 30" tall x 6' wide clump of corrugated blue leaves

but topped in spring with 2' stalks that end in a cluster of 5-6 nearly white flowers highlighted with a darker purple lip

and a very scalloped edge

Lycoris jinzheniae Cream Tower Sinningia each topped with 6-8 largeLycoris x jinzheniae 'Cream Tower' is a hybrid from Japan's Komoriya Nursery, of a cross of Lycoris sprengeri and Lycoris chinensis. Based on its growth, this is either a backcross with a second set of genes from Lycoris chinensis, or possibly Lycoris aurea. Starting for us in late July, the 2' tall stalks are topped with clusters of flowers that emerge medium yellow, and age to a creamy yellow the second day. For us, the foliage emerges in late