Crinum americanum

Swamp Lily, Bog Lily, String Lily

Family: Amaryllidaceae Amaryllis


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 10B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Brown, purple, white
Bloom time Early Spring to Early Winter
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, foundation, ground cover, massing, specimen
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America