Crinum 'Carico'

Also Known As

Crinum x 'Carico'
Carico Crinum Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"
W: 24"-30"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Crinum 'Carico' plant details

Crinum 'Carico' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crinum 'Carico'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 0 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, toxic, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crinum 'Carico'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Medium to large somewhat spidery trumpets are white with a glowing pink stripe down the center of each petal. The large clusters of flowers are held on sturdy stalks above the medium green strap-like foliage. This beautiful Crinum hybrid was selected at Mercer Arboretum and is suspected to be a Thad Howard hybrid. Crinums are very long lived slowly multiplying clump forming bulbous perennials that will provide years of enjoyment in any well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once well established with few pests or diseases to bother them.