Crinum Species, American Crinum, Southern Swamp Lily, String Lily

My family has been growing this as an indoor houseplant in Sweden since at least the 40s, probably much longer. Great houseplant, great s...Read Morecent. Tolerant of low light. Beautiful leaves as well.

I live in northern Florida, Perry to be exact. I just love this lily, mine grows in the front flower bed, I rarely ever have to even wat...Read Moreer it, so it needing a lot of water isn't exactly true. It gets almost all full sun except for a little shade in the afternoon. Mine has bloomed four times already this summerand has gotten pretty big (only fertilized once in the spring), it stands a good 5' high and just as big around. Mine doesn't die off in the winter, can't understand why because while I live in Florida, it gets pretty cold, 30°- 40° - 50°'s, and I don't cover it when frost comes, a few leaves may sustain damage but I just cut them off in spring and its good to go, one of the most beautiful and easiest growing plants I've ever had, recommend it to anyone for that "tropical feel" :)

This plant has bloomed every summer in my FL Big Bend area woodland garden and were planted about 15 years ago. The only complaint I woul...Read Mored have is that it doesn't bloom long enough, but while it does it is amazing. My woods are fairly dry and it does not have heavy water needs from what I can tell. Mine currently need dividing and I'll do that next spring so I will report then as to the success with that venture.

These lilies develop into massive, highly structural clumps (up to 6' high and 8' wide) in my area. Little green tree frogs and lizards q...Read Moreuickly colonize these clumps, and hummingbirds love the blossoms, making this plant a fascinating addition to a patio where you drink coffee in the morning. They die back in winter, but quickly recover.

I have seen them growing happily in both well-drained sandy soil and along the edge of bodies of water.

Of special note: Unnamed varieties with purple-tinged leaves and light pink flowers are being sold locally. I purchased one of these a year ago and planted it in my garden. While it does not seem to grow quite as quickly as the basic green-leaved variety, it is as healthy, trouble-free, and beautiful.

If all natives plants were this appealing, we would have much fewer problems with non-native invasives!