Sauromatum venosum Lake Tana Rosmarinus which are in turn topped

which are in turn topped with 2' tall spikes of near white flowers in midsummer

Each leaf is then surrounded by a clear creamy white border

We only have a limited number of these each year

In 3 years you could expect a 2' wide groundcover mass

The floral show of Crinum 'Candy Twist' is truly spectacular

Sauromatum venosum Lake Tana Rosmarinus which are in turn toppedSauromatum venosum is a wide ranging species, from India to Africa. Virtually everything in cultivation is from India. Our offering of Sauromatum 'Lake Tana' comes from the Southern end of the range thanks to an Uwe Scharf 6,000' elevation collection from Ethiopia's Dek Island in the middle of Lake Tana. The inflorescence of Sauromatum 'Lake Tana', which emerges for us in mid May, is bright yellow, spotted along the edge with large blotches of purple.