Crinum Lily
A good southern flower, the crinum lily was used in many southern gardens and graveyards. It is heat and moisture loving. It blooms throughout the summer.
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Easy |
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Perennial |
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3-5′ tall same around |
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Full sun |
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Late Summer |
Growing Tips
Spring: Plant in early spring
How to grow
In early Spring, plant the large bulbs in full sun in well-draining soil. As moisture helps this large plant become established, create a mound of soil around the outer edges of the crinum plant. This helps direct water to the roots.
Care
Bulbs should not sit in water, as they will rot. Crinum flowers appear in late summer, offering fragrance and large, showy blooms. They are large, heat- and moisture-loving plants reach about 3 to 5 feet round and the same height.
They are often used for a short, growing hedge where blooms and fragrance can be enjoyed. Plant crinum lilies in groups, spacing plants 4 to 6 feet apart. The foliage can be trimmed for a tidier appearance.
Features
- Good in the backs of gardens
- Can be used as a small hedge
- Fragrant
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