Plants in genus crinum
Crinum herbertii 'Pats Herbertia'
Crinum herbertii 'Pats Herbertia' is a hybrid plant known for its large clumps of glaucous foliage and impressive flower spikes reaching up to 5 feet tall. The flowers are white with pink stripes, adding a striking visual element to gardens. This plant is a cross between Crinum bulbispermum and Crinum x herbertii, and it sets viable seeds. It is drought-tolerant and attracts hummingbirds, making it a vibrant addition to any garden. The plant thrives in sunny locations and can tolerate a range of soil conditions.
Crinum 'Lil Stinker'
Crinum 'Lil Stinker' is a hybrid plant with glossy 3.5-foot long leaves and 3-foot tall scapes. It produces clusters of 12-16 flowers that open buttery yellow and age to white with a yellow throat. The flowers open nocturnally, adding a unique element to night gardens.
Crinum 'Bambino'
Crinum 'Bambino' is a hybrid plant known for its sturdy 3-foot tall stalks and large, lightly fragrant white flowers with a reddish stripe. It begins flowering in mid-May and continues throughout the summer, making it a long-lasting addition to gardens. This plant is a cross between Crinum bulbispermum and Crinum 'Pink Perfume'.
Crinum 'Lolita'
Crinum 'Lolita' is a hybrid plant with 4-foot long glossy green foliage and 3.5-foot tall spikes. It produces up to 18 rosy-red fragrant flowers in summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is a vibrant addition to sunny gardens.
Crinum 'Long Shot'
Crinum 'Long Shot' is a hybrid plant known for its medium-sized clump and 3.5-foot tall scapes. It produces blush pink, fragrant flowers with long floral tubes and darker pink keels on petal backs. This plant blooms in late August and is drought-tolerant.
Crinum 'Carolina Beauty'
Crinum 'Carolina Beauty' is a striking plant with narrow glossy leaves and large bulbs. It produces fragrant pure white flowers on 3-foot tall spikes from late May to October. This deer and rabbit-resistant plant is well-suited for sun to part sun locations, adding elegance and fragrance to gardens.
Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet'
Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet' is a hybridized plant from Florida, known for its large, reddish-purple flowers and spicy fragrance. It features a rosette of wavy, glossy foliage and grows on 2-foot stalks. This plant is suitable for sunny locations and is often used in cottage gardens and as a cut flower.
Crinum bulbispermum 'Orange River Basin'
Crinum bulbispermum 'Orange River Basin' is a form from South Africa's Orange River area, known for its glaucous blue foliage and 30-inch spikes of tubular white flowers with a rosy red throat. It is extremely winter hardy and drought tolerant, requiring moisture during the growing season for optimal flowering.
Crinum 'Brighter Star'
Crinum 'Brighter Star' is a hybrid plant with 3-foot tall scapes and large, fragrant white flowers with red stamens. It blooms from early July to September and has glossy, light green leaves.
Crinum 'Birthday Party'
Crinum 'Birthday Party' is a hybrid plant known for its tall spikes of dark wine-colored buds and large, fragrant pink flowers with a darker stripe. The plant blooms from early to mid-June until August and features 40-inch long, glossy green foliage. Its striking flowers and robust growth make it a popular choice for gardens.
Crinum 'So Sweet'
Crinum 'So Sweet' is a hybrid crinum lily producing 2-foot flower spikes with narrow-petalled, pure white, lightly fragrant flowers. It blooms from early August through September and is the smallest hardy crinum lily hybrid, forming a sparsely-offsetting clump.
Crinum 'Persephone'
Crinum 'Persephone' is a hybrid plant with 3-foot long glossy green foliage and 3.5-foot tall spikes of rosy pink flowers. It is fast-offsetting and adds a tropical flair to gardens, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Crinum 'Elizabeth Traub'
Crinum 'Elizabeth Traub' is a hybrid plant with 4-foot tall scapes and 11-13 large, dark rose-pink flowers with a dramatic white throat. It is very fragrant and blooms starting in June, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Crinum hildebrandtii
Crinum hildebrandtii is an aquatic plant native to the Comoros Islands, featuring 3-foot long dark green leaves and a 30-inch tall flower spike. It produces 18-22 fragrant white spidery-petalled flowers, resembling Crinum ligulatum. This plant thrives in well-amended, slightly moist garden soils and is winter hardy to 7 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a resilient choice for gardens seeking unique blooms.
Crinum 'Glory'
Crinum 'Glory' is a hybrid plant known for its tall reddish flower scapes and large, fragrant rosy red flowers. It grows up to 4 feet tall and features glossy green foliage that can reach 5 feet in length. This plant is ideal for sunny locations and adds a striking presence to gardens.
Crinum 'Summer Nocturne'
Crinum 'Summer Nocturne' is a hybrid plant resulting from a cross between Crinum moorei and Crinum erubescens, known for its tall purple flower spikes and lush green foliage. Blooming from mid-July until frost, it produces large, pure white flowers that develop a pale pink blush as they age, accompanied by a phenomenal sweet fragrance. This plant is a striking addition to gardens, attracting hummingbirds and providing a tropical look.
Crinum 'Peytons Place'
Crinum 'Peytons Place' is a striking perennial known for its tall 50-inch stalks adorned with 15-18 pure white, fragrant flowers. This plant is a cross between Crinum variabile and Crinum moorei 'Album', making it a unique addition to gardens. It thrives in sunny to partially sunny locations and is resistant to deer, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. The flowers are not only beautiful but also attract butterflies and other pollinators. This plant is well-suited for cottage gardens, rain gardens, and rock gardens, adding a touch of elegance with its tropical appearance.
Crinum bulbispermum 'Chessmaster'
Crinum bulbispermum 'Chessmaster' is a non-offsetting plant with glaucous blue leaves and 2-foot tall flower stalks. The flowers are white inside with pink and red keels outside, adding a vibrant touch to gardens. This plant is deer-resistant and thrives in sunny locations, making it a resilient choice for a variety of garden settings.
Crinum 'Summer Glow'
Crinum 'Summer Glow' is a hybrid with long, glaucous green leaves and flowers that open blush pink, aging to raspberry red. The flower stalks can reach up to 3.5 feet tall, each holding up to 12 flowers, and it blooms from mid-May to early fall.
Crinum 'Sundance'
Crinum 'Sundance' is a compact hybrid plant known for its glossy green foliage and fragrant white flowers with vivid pink central stripes. This vigorous grower forms a clump about 3 feet tall and wide, with flower stalks reaching 3.5 feet. It blooms from mid-August to September and is suitable for USDA zones 7-10. The plant's ability to offset freely and its striking flowers make it a popular choice for cottage gardens and cut flower arrangements.
Crinum 'White Queen'
Crinum 'White Queen' is a hardy hybrid plant with long, wide leaves and slowly forming clumps. It produces 3-foot tall spikes of large, pure white bell-shaped flowers in late spring, which initially emerge sideways before becoming pendent.
Crinum 'Jubilee'
Crinum 'Jubilee' is a hybrid plant known for its medium green foliage and blush-pink, fragrant flowers. The flowers bloom atop 3-foot-tall stalks, creating a vigorous clump. This plant is drought-tolerant and attracts hummingbirds, making it a delightful addition to gardens.
Crinum 'Big Baby Boy'
Crinum 'Big Baby Boy' is a hybrid plant known for its glaucous blue, deeply channeled leaves and 2-foot tall flower spikes. It blooms from mid-June to September with up to 22 large white buds with pink striping, producing pure white fragrant flowers. This plant forms a 2-foot tall by 6-foot wide clump and is ideal for sunny locations.
Crinum herbertii 'Eleanor'
Crinum herbertii 'Eleanor' is a striking plant with large, glossy green leaves and up to 7 spikes of fragrant white flowers, each with a dark pink stripe. The flowers bloom in early July, and the plant forms a large clump, making it a standout in gardens. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained soil.
Crinum jagus 'Maya Moon'
Crinum jagus 'Maya Moon' is a selection of Crinum jagus, forming a 4-foot wide compact clump with upright, wide green foliage. It features flower stalks with pendent ivory/light yellow buds in late June/early July, emitting a vanilla scent. This plant is used medicinally in Africa and thrives in sunny locations.
Crinum 'Mystery'
Crinum 'Mystery' is a hybrid plant resulting from a cross between Crinum erubescens and Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet'. It forms a vigorous clump with 8-10 dark pink flowers that have a white star-shaped throat, supported by 3-foot tall stems. The plant's short, wide green leaves add to its lush appearance.
Crinum 'Princess Elizabeth'
Crinum 'Princess Elizabeth' is a hybrid plant known for its pure white, fragrant flowers that bloom from mid-May to early July. The flowers grow on 2-foot tall stalks, each bearing 17-20 buds, making it a striking addition to gardens seeking summer blooms.
Crinum amabile
Crinum amabile is a giant crinum lily with massive, spreading leaves and 4-foot tall maroon spikes of fragrant light pink flowers. This sterile hybrid is winter hardy and thrives in tropical climates worldwide. Its impressive size and striking blooms make it a standout in any garden.
Crinum herbertii 'Cecils Choice'
Crinum herbertii 'Cecils Choice' is a vigorous hybrid known for its large, fragrant flowers that bloom in mid-May. This plant features 3-foot tall stalks with up to 18 buds per stalk, producing white flowers with soft pink stripes. It is a fast-offsetting plant, making it a robust addition to gardens. Its striking blooms and pleasant fragrance make it a favorite among gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance to their landscapes.