Hymenocallis eucharidifolia Sabal fleshy stalk (petiole)

fleshy stalk (petiole)

Lenten roses are amazingly drought resistant

We originally had this fern identified as Cyrtomium balansae but are now certain that it is actually a form of Cyrtomium fortunei

Once the tuber is large enough

Hymenocallis eucharidifolia Sabal fleshy stalk (petiole)This wonderful Mexican native spider lily was virtually unknown since it was originally named in 1884 and thought to be extinct. In the early '90s, a few bulbs found their way into Texas, where bulb guru Scott Ogden was able to acquire one. H. eucharidifolia has prospered in his Austin, Texas, garden since that time. The broad basal leaves resemble a clintonia or eucharis. In midsummer, the easy to grow, fast multiplying clumps are topped with 1' tall