Lily – Crinum
CRINUM LILY — Perennial wildflower
Perennial — Sun to Part Shade
Height: 14″ – 16″
Spread: 24″ – 40″
Pronounced: CRY-num
Spacing: 24″-40″
HABIT: Some bloom in early summer, others in late summer. Lily like flowers in white, pink, and rose. Clumping perennial with long stalks, 4″-6″ lily-shaped, fragrant flowers. Thick fleshy roots from large bulbs (tennis ball to baseball-sized).
CULTURE: Plant in spring or fall in rich, healthy soil. Flowering is more prolific if clumps are left undisturbed for several years. Many colors are available.
USES: Perennial garden, bold foliage texture.
PROBLEMS: Slugs and snails.