Lycoris jinzheniae Cream Tower Viola which is a nice complement

which is a nice complement to the bold textures of hostas and heucheras

2' wide deciduous clumps are topped in midsummer with 2' terminal flower spikes of dangling coral-orange flowers

and a great welcome to the vernal season

or a bicolor combination thereof

Lycoris jinzheniae Cream Tower Viola which is a nice complementLycoris 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