Crinum ornatum

Also Known As

Crinum scabrum
Milk and Wine Crinum Lily

Plant type

spring, perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-3"
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8b-10b

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Crinum ornatum plant details

Crinum ornatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or spring with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in acidic and alkaline soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crinum ornatum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or spring
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming, toxic, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crinum ornatum

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and alkaline

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Called the Milk and Wine Crinum for its large white trumpets that have a wine colored stripe that runs down the center of each petal. The fragrant Amaryllis-like flowers are produced in clusters atop sturdy stalks in summer on this long-lived reliable slowly multiplying perennial. Medium green strap-like foliage.Crinums are long-lived easily grown, and shared, reliable perennials which require little to no care once they are well-established. We have to say thank you to Greg Grant for sharing this wonderful Crinum with us!