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Amaryllidaceae
Grand Crinum Lily
Crinum asiaticum
magnificence.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus
- Crinum
- Native to
- Southeast Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- perennial bulb
- Height
- 4-6 feet
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- rich, moist, well-drained
- Water
- moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Grand crinum lilies can produce flower stalks with up to 50 individual blooms in a single cluster.
- The massive bulbs of crinum lilies can weigh over 20 pounds and grow to the size of a football.
- Despite being called a lily, it is actually more closely related to amaryllis than true lilies.
- The flowers open at night and are fragrant to attract moth pollinators.
- In many Pacific Island cultures, crinum lilies are planted around homes as a protective charm.
Color meanings
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grandeur
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tropical beauty
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celebration