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Crinum moorei

Also Known As

  • Moore's Crinum
  • Natal Lily

Plant type

spring, perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

Crinum moorei plant details

Crinum moorei is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber or spring with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crinum moorei

Plant type: perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber or spring
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, showy, toxic, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crinum moorei

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Crinum moorei plant

How to Grow Crinum moorei

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 1'-4'

Width: 2'-4'

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Zones

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 5'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'

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Zones

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Size

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