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Crinum spp.Crinum Lily

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 10/9/2023

Reviewed At: 9/29/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp155-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the Crinum lily (Crinum spp.), a large, coarse-textured plant known for its broad, light green leaves and fragrant, spidery flowers. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, growth rate, and leaf arrangement. The document also covers the Crinum lily’s planting requirements, such as soil tolerance, light needs, and drought tolerance. Additionally, it highlights the plant’s ornamental features, pest resistance, and suitability for various landscaping uses. The Crinum lily’s ability to thrive in hot, dry locations and its moderate salt tolerance are also discussed. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS155, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.