Photo of Crinum kirkii flower by Stan Shebs

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Crinum kirkii

Also Known As

  • Pajama Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Crinum kirkii plant details

Crinum kirkii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crinum kirkii

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crinum kirkii

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Gardening facts about Crinum kirkii plant

How to Grow Crinum kirkii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-4'

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 5'

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Zones

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Width: 3'

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Width: 5'

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