Crinum lily

Spidery, sweet scented crinum flowers dangle from a central stem, brightening late-summer gardens. The huge leafy plants spring from giant bulbs. The native Southern swamp lily depends on summer rain to set its perfumed flowers in motion. In colder climates, crinums are a botanical curiosity to show off on a summer patio, and then bring indoors to overwinter.

Light:

Sun,Part Sun,Shade

Zones:

7-10

Plant Type:

Bulb

Plant Height:

24 inches to 5 feet tall

Plant Width:

To 5 feet wide

Bloom Time:

Blooms spring and summer, depending on variety

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Flowers,Attractive Foliage,Fragrant,Fall Color,Winter Interest,Cut Flowers,Dried Flowers,Attracts Birds,Attracts Hummingbirds,Attracts Butterflies,Drought Tolerant,Tolerates Wet Soil,Deer Resistant,Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Southern swamp lily

Crinum americanum offers white spiderlike petals that droop from a central stem. This Southeastern native does best in moist or west soil and blooms in late summer. The plant grows 2 feet tall. Zones 9-11
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Crinum asiaticum

Crinum asiaticum bears clusters of spidery white flowers top a large central stem. The large, dark green leaves may reach 3 feet long on a plant that grows 5 feet tall or more. Zones 8-11
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Propagation

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