Crinum Lily
Crinumscabrum

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Crinum (KRY-num)
Species: scabrum (SKAY-brum)

Category
Bulbs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From bulbils

Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible