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

humus-rich soil grows the largest plants

Well-drained to dry soil is best

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

site it where it gets 2-4 hours of sun

The arching stalks are topped with an amazing number of branched spikes of two-toned lavender flowers from early September through late October without any leaf burning

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).