Crinum African Queen Penstemon Not only does Clerodendrum speciosissimum

Not only does Clerodendrum speciosissimum look great in the garden

very drought tolerant deciduous perennial for us

5' tall x 2

The flowers are followed by 1' tall spikes with small clusters of blue berries

is several hours to the south

Crinum African Queen Penstemon Not only does Clerodendrum speciosissimumCrinum 'African Queen' was originally imported from Africa in 2000, without a name, by Florida plantsman, Nestor White. Crinum 'African Queen' forms a 1' tall compact, slowly offsetting, octopus shaped rosette of deeply ruffled glossy green foliage topped, starting for us in early September (NC) with sturdy 3' stalks of 14 16 red striped buds each, opening to pure white, pendant, tubular flowers. In warmer climates, flowering can start as early as