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A. Flowering Characteristics
Crinum spp. flowers in late summer (August/September)
and plants are 24-48 inches tall.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: South Africa
2. Common names: Cape Lily, Spider Lily, Swamp
Lily
3. Geophyte organ: Tunicated bulb
4. Hardiness type: Tender III - Injured at temperatures
below 35 degrees F (2C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and
development requirements: Reproduces by offsets
and requires a warm (70 to 85F) - cool (35 to
45F) - warm (70 to 85F) annual thermoperiodic
cycle.
6. Primary uses: Beds, woodland gardens, and exhibition
bulbs.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: Information not available, but
bulbs are usually very large.
2. Planting density: 12 inches apart, 1 per sq.
ft.
3. Planting depth: 8 inches to base of the bulb.
4. Planting time: Fall or spring
5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic
Zones 7 to 8 with mulch, 9 to 11 without mulch.
6. Light requirements: Full sunlight to PM only
sunlight.
7. Moisture: Tolerates drought, but keep moist
during growing season.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported.
D. Companion Plants:
Coreopsis, Hemerocallis (yellow cvs.), Kniphofia
(yellow cvs.), Leucanthemum (Shasta daisies),
Peonies (white and yellow cvs.), Rudbeckia, Salvia,
Sedum, Verbascum (white cvs.), Buddleia, Hibiscus
syriacus, Acer palmatum, Lagerstroemia.
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