Plants in genus crinum
Crinum bulbispermum
Crinum bulbispermum, native to South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini, is a robust plant known for its large bulbs and strap-shaped leaves. It produces sweetly scented, funnel-shaped flowers that are typically pink with a red midstripe, blooming in spring and summer. This plant thrives in wet areas and is hardy to USDA zone 6 with bulb protection. Crinum bulbispermum is often used in hybrids and is appreciated for its durability and striking floral display. Its ability to naturalize in various regions, including parts of the USA, makes it a popular choice for gardeners seeking a resilient and attractive plant.
Crinum moorei
Crinum moorei, a herbaceous plant from South Africa, is part of the Amaryllidaceae family and is known for its large clump of wide, glossy green foliage. It produces soft pink, fragrant, goblet-shaped flowers in early July, making it a beautiful addition to gardens. This plant prefers light shade and is well-suited for cottage gardens and cut flower arrangements. Its drought tolerance and ability to attract hummingbirds add to its appeal. Crinum moorei thrives in a variety of garden settings, including bog and rain gardens, and is a perennial favorite for its striking appearance and resilience.
Crinum calamistratum
Crinum calamistratum is an aquatic plant native to Cameroon, known for its curly leaves and thick, onion-like bulb. It produces showy white flowers and is often used in freshwater aquascaping. This plant is tolerant of various water conditions, including brackish water, and requires medium to high light intensity.
Crinum lugardiae
Crinum lugardiae is a dwarf species from South Africa, forming compact mounds of glaucous green foliage about 1 foot tall. In summer, it produces 18-inch tall stalks of wide open pure white flowers. Known for its fertility, this crinum lily is a standout in gardens.
Crinum macowanii
Crinum macowanii is a striking bulbous plant native to Africa, known for its large, fragrant white flowers with dark pink stripes. It grows naturally in moist grasslands and along rivers, reaching up to 2 feet in height. This plant is valued for its traditional medicinal uses, though it is threatened by overharvesting. Its foliage forms rosettes of blue-green leaves, and it is adaptable to both moist and drought conditions. Crinum macowanii is a beautiful addition to gardens, attracting butterflies and adding a touch of exotic elegance.
Crinum erubescens
Crinum erubescens is a South American native plant forming clumps with wide, glossy-green leaves. It produces 3-foot tall red stalks with sweet-scented, spidery white flowers from July to frost. The plant is used medicinally for conditions like asthma and bronchitis.
Crinum americanum
Crinum americanum is an aquatic plant native to North America and parts of the Caribbean, known for its white spider-like flowers with red anthers. It grows in still water habitats and spreads by thick underground rhizomes. The plant prefers to be grown in water for optimal flowering and has broad strap-like leaves. Its unique flowers and aquatic nature make it an interesting addition to water gardens.
Crinum thaianum
Crinum thaianum, also known as the Thai onion plant, is a unique aquatic plant native to Thailand's Ranong and Phang Nga Provinces. It thrives in flowing streams, with long leaves that reach the water's surface. The plant is known for its large, showy white flowers and its ability to oxygenate water and absorb ammonia, making it a valuable addition to aquariums. Unfortunately, it is endangered due to habitat destruction and lacks legal protection. It can grow up to 60 inches long and is propagated through daughter bulbs.
Crinum asiaticum
Crinum asiaticum is a bulb-forming perennial with large, showy, spider-like white flowers. Native to various tropical regions, it is known for its toxicity, with all parts being poisonous if ingested. This plant thrives in sunny, moist environments and is often used as a natural boundary plant.
Crinum 'Bayou Belle'
Crinum 'Bayou Belle' is a hybrid plant known for its upright, glossy green foliage and striking flowers. Blooming from late August to October, it features fragrant white flowers with burgundy pink stripes on sturdy 3-foot tall stalks. This plant is well-suited for sunny garden spots and adds a touch of elegance with its bold floral display.
Crinum 'Pink Trumpet'
Crinum 'Pink Trumpet' is a hybrid plant known for its large rosettes of glossy green leaves and tall flower spikes reaching 4 feet. From July through September, it produces clusters of 8-10 dark rosy pink, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers. This plant is ideal for adding a tropical touch to gardens and is attractive to hummingbirds and insects.
Crinum herbertii 'Schreck'
Crinum herbertii 'Schreck' is a hybrid plant known for its striking tubular flowers with white and cherry-red stripes. It grows on 30-inch tall stalks and reblooms throughout the summer. This plant is drought-tolerant and attracts hummingbirds, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Crinum 'Fiesta'
Crinum 'Fiesta' is a hybrid plant with long, glossy-green, arching foliage and 4-foot tall flower spikes. It produces up to 15 rich pink, fragrant flowers with a darker pink stripe on the back of each keel and a yellow throat, adding a tropical flair to gardens.
Crinum herbertii
Crinum herbertii is a hybrid plant known for its lush, glossy green foliage and impressive floral display. It forms a 3 to 4-foot wide mound with 3-foot tall bloom scapes that bear 10 to 13 large, fragrant, rich pink flowers with pale white striping. Blooming from July to August, this plant is derived from Crinum bulbispermum and Crinum scabrum, showcasing clusters of widely opened white flowers with a distinctive red band down the center of each petal. It is a drought-tolerant plant that thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to part sun conditions.
Crinum 'Pink Flamingo'
Crinum 'Pink Flamingo' is a striking hybrid plant that features a compact clump of glossy green leaves and tall spikes of dark pink buds. In June and July, it produces large, fragrant pink flowers that add a touch of elegance to any garden. This plant is known for its drought tolerance and ability to attract hummingbirds, making it a delightful addition to cottage and bog gardens. Its resilience to various conditions and its captivating blooms make it a favorite among gardeners.
Crinum hildebrandtii 'Spring Starburst'
Crinum hildebrandtii 'Spring Starburst' is a striking plant native to Madagascar and the Comoros Islands, forming a symmetrical clump with very dark green foliage. It produces cinnamon-burgundy spikes and pure white, fragrant flowers in May and June, making it a standout in any garden.
Crinum 'Alamo Village'
Crinum 'Alamo Village' is a fast-growing plant with glossy, light green foliage and 4-foot tall stalks bearing large, fragrant flowers. The flowers emerge as magenta buds and open to near white with a maroon blush, with up to 18 flowers on a single spike. This plant is suggested to have Crinum americanum as a parent and is known for its striking appearance and fragrance.
Crinum 'Gonzalez'
Crinum 'Gonzalez' is a hybrid plant resulting from a cross between Crinum scabrum and Crinum erubescens. It produces 2-foot tall spikes of fragrant white flowers with a faint pink blush in mid-August. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny locations, making it suitable for rain and bog gardens.
Crinum 'Fragrant Lady'
Crinum 'Fragrant Lady' is a hybrid plant introduced by Marcelle Sheppard, featuring glossy green foliage and 3-foot tall spikes of fragrant white flowers with faint pink tips in early July. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun to part sun, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Crinum 'Hannibal's Dwarf'
Crinum 'Hannibal's Dwarf' is a hybrid of Crinum moorei and Crinum americanum, known for its fast multiplication and glossy green, strap-like leaves. It produces a heavy flowering show of large, deep pink flowers held 1 foot above the foliage in midsummer, with a rebloom in early fall.
Crinum 'Mrs James Hendry'
Crinum 'Mrs James Hendry' is a compact crinum lily hybrid from 1915, known for its glossy green foliage and tall flower spikes. It produces clusters of fragrant white flowers with a pink-lavender blush from late spring to mid-fall. This plant is well-suited for sunny gardens and can attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Crinum 'White Prince'
Crinum 'White Prince' is a hybrid with 3-foot stalks and large, pendulous, white fragrant flowers. It features glossy green foliage and begins flowering in early June, adding a touch of elegance to gardens.
Crinum 'Infusion'
Crinum 'Infusion' is a robust hybrid plant known for its wide, glossy green foliage and striking cherry-red flowers. It forms a large clump, reaching up to 4 feet tall and 7 feet wide, with sturdy spikes that bloom in mid-July. This plant thrives in sunny locations and is drought-tolerant once established. Its vibrant flowers and lush foliage make it a popular choice for cottage gardens and cut flower arrangements. Bred by Alani Davis, it is a cross between Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet' and Crinum x digweedii 'Gonzales'.
Crinum 'Improved Peach Blow'
Crinum 'Improved Peach Blow' is a hybrid plant with 4-foot tall sturdy stalks and carmine buds that open to white flowers with a light pink blush. Known for its intoxicating fragrance, this plant reblooms from mid-June to late September, adding a touch of elegance to gardens.
Crinum herbertii 'Montgomery Nana'
Crinum herbertii 'Montgomery Nana' is a hybrid plant known for its 30-inch tall scapes and clusters of burgundy and white striped buds. It produces fragrant flowers with a central pink stripe, making it a striking addition to gardens. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sun, adding both beauty and resilience to garden settings.
Crinum 'Merry Me Variabile Bulbispermum'
Crinum 'Merry Me Variabile Bulbispermum' is a hybrid with glaucous blue foliage and 3-foot tall spikes of light pink flowers striped with burgundy. It reblooms throughout the summer, adding a touch of elegance to gardens.
Crinum 'Twelve Apostles'
Crinum 'Twelve Apostles' is known for its long, glaucous green leaves and 4.5-foot tall sturdy spikes. It produces large umbels of 11-13 musky-fragranced flowers that are white with a blush pinkish-purple exterior, blooming from mid-August. This plant's striking appearance and fragrance make it a standout in any garden.
Crinum 'Walter Flory'
Crinum 'Walter Flory' is a charming hybrid known for its early flowering habit and lush, tropical appearance. This plant grows to about 2 feet tall and produces stunning pink bicolor flowers with darker pink stripes on 3.5-foot stalks. Each stalk bears a cluster of 13-15 sweetly fragrant flowers, making it a delightful addition to any garden. Its glossy green foliage and ability to attract insects add to its appeal, while its resilience to drought and salt makes it suitable for various garden settings.