Zephyranthes Morning Star Lycoris Salvia 'Amistad' first made its

Salvia 'Amistad' first made its way to England where plantsman Rod Richards popularized it before finally reaching US shores

and graceful 2' long pendulous panicles of medium-lavender flowers in summer

nutritionally-rich soils grow the largest elephant ear plants

I have always been a fan of tibouchina and had hunted for years to find the variegated form before finally locating it in Bob Brown's fine collection in England

Found in Slovenia (northeast of Croatia) in 1993 by Will McLewin (collection #12

Zephyranthes Morning Star Lycoris Salvia 'Amistad' first made itsThis 2011 Plant Delights JLBG introduction, is from the breeding program of the late Fadjar Marta of Indonesia, produces stunning light pink flowers contrasted by a bright yellow central star. Zephyranthes 'Morning Star' begins flowering after rains in midsummer and continues (as long as it rains) into early fall. Maintenance: Zephyranthes, the rain lilies, are very low maintenance where they are winter hardy (generally zone 7 and warmer). The foliage