Crinum Brighter Star Manchuria region China Panicum virgatum 'Ruby Ribbons' is

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

deer-resistant clumps are topped with 6' tall spikes of white flowers surrounded by wonderful purple calyces

This selection from Mark Zilis has brilliant

Epimedium 'Rise and Shine'

Crinum Brighter Star Manchuria region China Panicum virgatum 'Ruby Ribbons' isCrinum 'Brighter Star' is a stunning Dave Lehmiller hybrid of Crinum paludosum x Crinum erubescens that starts flowering for us in early July and continues into September with 3' tall scapes, topped with up to 10 huge 7 8" wide pure white fragrant flowers, each highlighted by the central red stamens (the male parts). The very upright clumps are composed of 5' long, light green, deeply channeled, glossy leaves a splendid plant in every way.