Poison Bulb, Asiatic Poison Bulb, Spider Lily, Mangrove Lily, Swamp Lily, Grand Crinum, St John's Lily
Crinum asiaticum (Giant Lily) is a bulbous perennial boasting umbels of 20-30 deliciously scented, spidery-looking, pristine white flowers, 6-8 in. across (15-20 cm), adorned with slender petals and remarkably long protruding stamens with red filaments. Blooming from summer to fall (sometimes year-round in warm winter areas), the blossoms rise atop leafless scapes, well above the foliage clump of evergreen, semi-erect, strap-shaped, fleshy leaves. Adding flare to borders, Giant Lily is also a terrific marginal plant for ponds and streams.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Crinum |
| Common names | Swamp Lily, Spider Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Crinum |
| Common names | Swamp Lily, Spider Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
How many Crinum asiaticum (Giant Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Crinum asiaticum (Giant Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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