Lycoris jinzheniae Cream Tower Central Europe Hosta 'Joy Ride' is the

Hosta 'Joy Ride' is the latest release from Michigan hosta breeder

7-way branched spikes of fragrant yellow flowers

found it on Salt Mountain near Jackson

there's no turning back

arthritic hands

Lycoris jinzheniae Cream Tower Central Europe Hosta 'Joy Ride' is theLycoris x jinzheniae 'Cream Tower' is a hybrid from Japan's Komoriya Nursery, of a cross of Lycoris sprengeri and Lycoris chinensis. Based on its growth, this is either a backcross with a second set of genes from Lycoris chinensis, or possibly Lycoris aurea. Starting for us in late July, the 2' tall stalks are topped with clusters of flowers that emerge medium yellow, and age to a creamy yellow the second day. For us, the foliage emerges in late