Lycoris albiflora Dorman Delosperma the tight clusters of stems

the tight clusters of stems emerge from winter-dormant

which is why it was awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit

though it is normal for the foliage to become a bit raggedy by late summer and to even suffer from spider mites at this time

Hedychium 'Tai Mammoth' is a 6' tall ginger from the breeding program of Doyle Smittle

Lycoris albiflora Dorman Delosperma the tight clusters of stems(aka: Lycoris carnea, Lycoris x elsiae) Lycoris x albiflora 'Dorman' is an heirloom surprise lily, occasionally passed around between Gulf Coast gardening friends as Lycoris x elsiae. Lycoris x albiflora 'Dorman' flowers in September with 15" tall, "nekkid," shiny black stalks that are topped with creamy white, spidery flowers. Each petal is highlighted by a peach midrib. After the flowers fade, the small clumps of narrow, green, evergreen leaves