Crinum herbertii Carroll Abbott Coreopsis evergreen leaves can reach 8-10"

evergreen leaves can reach 8-10" long

We'll let the taxonomists fight the name battle while we enjoy the plants in our garden

it is similar to Canna 'Bengal Tiger' with bright yellow-and-green striped leaves

Here is another well-kept secret from the late Bob Savory's breeding program

during which time it has dropped just below 0 degrees F

Crinum herbertii Carroll Abbott Coreopsis evergreen leaves can reach 8-10"Crinum 'Carroll Abbott' is a fabulous introduction from Texas crinum breeder Marcelle Sheppard that was derived from a cross of Crinum bulbispermum and Crinum scabrum. Starting in June, the 30" tall stalks are topped with clusters of widely opened white flowers with a red band down the center of each petal. In contrast to Crinum 'Schreck', the flowers of Crinum 'Carroll Abbott' are wider, the red stripes are narrower, and the stigma is red instead of