Ypsilandra thibetica (ex. SEH#165)

This is a small herbaceous perennial forming a basal rosette of evergreen, lily-like leaves. The unusual but quite showy cream-white flowers with contrasting bright blue anthers appear on ten-inch upright racemes in late winter to early spring and are highly fragrant. The flowers are followed by long-lasting reddish calyces that extend the floral display for many weeks. Quite striking and with an incredible fragrance. Can even be kept in a container so that the plant can be brought indoors during the doldrums of winter. In this way, the fragrance and delicate beauty of the flowers can be enjoyed to the fullest. Quite tolerant of normal garden conditions out of the full heat of the sun. Native to southwest China where it occurs on shaded, mossy cliffs.