Crinum Ollene Brown/Tan Foliage Plants cloud-like plumes in late summer

cloud-like plumes in late summer through fall

even in the North

rounded leaves and a distinctive creamy border

the plants can exceed 4' tall but with our cold winters

kiusiana needs a really cold winter to flower well

Crinum Ollene Brown/Tan Foliage Plants cloud-like plumes in late summerThis 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