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Crinum bulbispermum

Family Amaryllidaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   7a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H3 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to wet, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Crinum bulbispermum (crinum Orange River lily South African river lily) bears showy, bi-coloured white and pink and fragrant blooms during late spring to early summer. The foliage is dark lime in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, bog, border, container, cut flowers, naturalization, pond and waterfront.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought and wet sites.