Crinum jagus Maya Moon Thermopsis The fronds emerge from a

The fronds emerge from a thin but stiff rhizome that runs just above the ground in most cases

and topped with 20" long spikes of light creamy yellow flowers

a true Southern passalong collectable

but its identity was later determined by Epimedium guru Darrell Probst to be a new unnamed species or natural hybrid

awaiting its turn for attention

Crinum jagus Maya Moon Thermopsis The fronds emerge from a(aka: Crinum giganteum) Crinum 'Maya Moon' (often mis spelled Mayan Moon) is a selection of the West African (Guinea south to Angola and west to Sudan) Crinum jagus. This unique 4' wide, compact clump is composed of upright, wide green foliage that resembles a eucomis quite different from most other crinum lilies. In late June early July, the flower stalks that just top the foliage emerge with 4 6 pendent ivory light yellow buds that open to outfacing