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Crinum americanum String Lily, Swamp Lily, Seven Sisters

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


Release Date: 10/9/2023

Reviewed At: 9/26/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp154-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides a detailed overview of the swamp lily (Crinum americanum), a herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern United States. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its glossy green leaves, fragrant white or pink-striped flowers, and lobed seed capsules. The swamp lily thrives in various soil types and conditions, from full sun to partial shade, and is moderately tolerant of salt spray. It is noted for its ornamental value, pest resistance, and potential uses in landscaping. The document also highlights the plant’s non-invasive nature and its ability to spread quickly, making it suitable for mass planting and as an accent in gardens. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS154, 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.

How to Cite

Gilman, E. (2007). Crinum americanum String Lily, Swamp Lily, Seven Sisters. EDIS, 2007(16). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp154-1999

Authors

Edward F. Gilman
Edward F. Gilman

professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture

Ryan Klein
Ryan Klein
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, arboriculture, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Gail Hansen
Gail Hansen
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, sustainable landscape design, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences

Contacts

Keighly Graves
Keighly Graves
staff
University of Florida

horticultural science specialist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

Claire Lewis
Claire Lewis
Specialist
University of Florida

state specialized agent II and director Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency

Wendy Wilber
Wendy Wilber
Specialist
University of Florida

state program coordinator and Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

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