Crinum Carolina Beauty Mallows Conradina verticillata resembles a rosemary

Conradina verticillata resembles a rosemary that's been run over by a steamroller

Alongside the golden center is a narrow white band between it and the green

The black-green upright leaves form a delightful small 10" tall clump (rarely taller)

Dysosma delavayi) When this mayapple emerges in spring you'll be sprinting to find your camera

Crinum Carolina Beauty Mallows Conradina verticillata resembles a rosemaryThis old pass along Southern hybrid is probably a cross between our native Crinum americanum and Crinum bulbispermum. The narrow glossy leaves form large bulbs that multiply like little rabbits. This is one of the very first crinums to flower for us in late May, and continuing sporadically into October with 3' tall spikes topped with fragrant pure white flowers.