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Amaryllidaceae

Dune Lily

Crinum pedunculatum

Endurance and beauty.

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Crinum
Native to
Australia, Papua New Guinea
Bloom season
Spring, Summer
Type
Perennial bulb
Height
60-150 cm
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Sandy, moist
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
9-11
Lifespan
Perennial

Did you know

  • Its bulb can weigh up to 15 kilograms, making it one of the heaviest in the plant kingdom.
  • Aboriginal Australians used the bulb as a source of food after extensive preparation to remove toxins.
  • The fragrant flowers attract hawk moths as their primary pollinators.
  • It can survive periodic flooding and salt-laden coastal winds.
  • A single plant can produce a cluster of up to 30 sweetly scented flowers at once.

Color meanings

0

Strength

1

Grace

2

Resilience

Uses

  • Coastal gardens
  • Landscaping
  • Pond margins
  • Tropical gardens