Pinellia cortita Purple Dragon Cyprus The resulting evergreen selection (only

The resulting evergreen selection (only to 28 degrees F) is a dynamite lily-of-the-Nile with the typical strap-like foliage to 24" tall

in the Colombian Province of Cundinamarca

which is much more dramatic than in typical Sprekelia formosissima

Instead of a typical poker-like flower head

Pinellia cortita Purple Dragon Cyprus The resulting evergreen selection (onlyThis amazing, sterile hybrid between Pinellia tripartita and Pinellia discolor was introduced by New York's Glover Perennials, but has been virtually unavailable commercially. The upright, fleshy stalks emerge dark purple in mid spring, topped with tripartite foliage which opens olive green on top and glossy purple below. The spathe and spadix are a lovely contrasting green, also held atop purple stems throughout the spring and summer. Pinellia