Hedychium thyrsiforme Borinda Hemerocallis 'Black Eyed Susan' is

Hemerocallis 'Black Eyed Susan' is at the top of our list every year

as well as its hybrid offspring

the clumps are topped with 2' tall scapes of lavender and white striped flowers

the deer-resistant patches are adorned with fragrant white flowers

especially dark along the leaf edges

Hedychium thyrsiforme Borinda Hemerocallis 'Black Eyed Susan' isHedychium thyrsiforme is a little known Eastern Himalayan species (India, Nepal, Bhutan) that forms a compact 4' tall plant, topped in late summer (NC) with terminal clusters of narrow white petals and long protruding white filaments quite unique and dainty compared to most hedychiums. Hedychium thyrsiforme prefers light shade, but will also tolerate a few hours of early morning sun.