Anchusa capensis Blue Angel Ionactis Since Crinum x augustum has

Since Crinum x augustum has been around the proverbial block

the 2021 American Hosta Grower's Association's Hosta of the Year

just south of Natchez

it was christened a new species

It will soon be back in new growth and fresh bloom

Anchusa capensis Blue Angel Ionactis Since Crinum x augustum hasAnchusa capensis 'Blue Angel' is an easy to grow ornamental borage, native to much of South Africa's driest regions and into the Kingdom of Lesotho at elevations from sea level all the way to 10,000'. The sandpapery green leaved basal rosettes give rise to 18" tall stalks in spring, which open to reveal a mass of cobalt blue flowers. After 4 6 weeks of flowering, cut the stalks back to the ground to start the process over again. Despite many