Lycoris elsiae Autumnal Streaker Colored Foliage humus-rich soil grows the largest

humus-rich soil grows the largest plants

The architecturally fascinating clumps of Hosta 'Corkscrew' are topped with 20" flower scapes of lavender flowers in mid-September (NC)

highlighted by green veins

The color patterning is strongest on the new foliage that emerges in June and July

but we find that with plenty of sun and good air movement

Lycoris elsiae Autumnal Streaker Colored Foliage humus-rich soil grows the largestLycoris x elsiae 'Autumnal Streaker' is a 2025 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a Phil Adams hybrid (aurea x radiata var. pumila), that he referred to as "backyard pink." This is a tall selection with dark bronze stalks, with salmon peach flushed buds opening to salmon peach flowers with a darker pink central streak down the middle of each petal. The flowers open late in the season, starting here around September 10 (NC).