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Crinum 'Menehune'

Also Known As

  • Crinum Lily
  • Red Bog Lily

Plant type

spring, perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic

size

  • H: 36"-48"
  • W: 36"-48"

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Crinum 'Menehune' plant details

Crinum 'Menehune' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber or spring with burgundy and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and standing water - even moisture water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crinum 'Menehune'

Plant type: perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber or spring
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 36 IN - 48 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 'Menehune'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: standing water - even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Plants up to 6" Under Water

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Crinum 'Menehune' plant

How to Grow Crinum 'Menehune'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • standing water - even moisture
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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