Swamp Lily, Florida Swamp Lily, Southern Swamp Lily, Spider Lily, Water Spider Lily, American Crinum Lily, Seven Sisters, String Lily, Crinum Lily
Crinum americanum (Swamp Lily) is a bulbous perennial boasting sweetly fragrant umbels of 2-6 starbursts of white petals, although they may take on a pink blush, 4 in. long (10 cm), adorned with remarkably long purple stamens. Blooming in succession from early summer to early fall, the blossoms rise atop leafless scapes, well above the foliage clump of narrow, evergreen, strap-shaped leaves, 2-4 ft. long (60-120 cm). This Swamp lily does best in very wet soil or slightly under water. Perfect for water gardens, ponds, and streams, Crinum americanum will stand out against the swampy margins of freshwater ponds like a star in the night.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 11 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Crinum |
| Common names | Swamp Lily, Spider Lily, Seven Sisters, Crinum Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Wall-Side Borders, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 11 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Crinum |
| Common names | Swamp Lily, Spider Lily, Seven Sisters, Crinum Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Wall-Side Borders, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Crinum americanum (Swamp Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Crinum americanum (Swamp Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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