Crinum Lolita RHS Award of Merit Winners In the wild

In the wild

It is drought tolerant

Panicum virgatum 'Ruby Ribbons' is a low maintenance perennial when grown in full

Hosta 'Empress Wu' is the largest-growing hosta on the market

The spreading forms are not recommended for small gardens but are superb for large ones

Crinum Lolita RHS Award of Merit Winners In the wildMany crinum growers consider Crinum 'Lolita' one of the best crinum lilies ever introduced. Crinum 'Lolita' is a very vigorous 1995 Crinum scabrum hybrid from the late crinum breeder, Dr. Thad Howard. The 4' long, glossy green foliage is a base for the sturdy, giant 3. 5' tall spikes that end in terminal clusters of up to 18 rosy red, fragrant, chalice shaped flowers during the summer months.