Crinum Lily Care and Growing Tips

Ed Reschke/Getty Images Crinum americanum , Everglades National Park, Florida Botanical Name: Crinum Growing Zone: 6 to 10 (depending on variety) L...

May 17, 2023
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Ed Reschke/Getty Images Crinum americanum , Everglades National Park, Florida Botanical Name: Crinum Growing Zone: 6 to 10 (depending on variety) Light Needs: Full sun to part shade Soil: Well-drained Attracts: Butterflies, hummingbirds, moths Crinum lilies are a staple of Southern summer gardens, where they bloom in mid- to late summer. In most areas, they can be planted starting in April through October. Crinum lilies bloom best in full sun, although they will also tolerate part shade.

Emily Hannemann