Sprekelia homosissima Lowe Down Sun where it is tolerant of

where it is tolerant of everything except being too wet and too crowded

We are very excited to offer (for serious collectors only) this very rare Federally endangered NC native from high elevations in the Cumberland Plateau (TN south to AL)

resulting in a 3' tall plant in the garden

so you'll want to protect your plant from pesky neighbors with shovels

Sprekelia homosissima Lowe Down Sun where it is tolerant ofSprekelia x homosissima 'Lowe Down' is a 2019 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a Steve Lowe cross of two Mexican Aztec lily species, Sprekelia howardii x Sprekelia formosissima. For us Sprekelia 'Lowe Down' is the earliest sprekelia to flower, starting in late April. The 7" x 7" bright red flowers are composed of six, 1" wide petals atop an 8" stalk that emerges among the fleshy green leaves. In most years we get good re flowering through the