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Hardy Swamplily, Deep Sea Lily, Orange River Lily 'Chessboard'

Crinumbulbispermum

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Family

Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Crinum (KRY-num)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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RandyRick

Dahlonega, GA (Zone 7b) | May 2012 | positive

Received a large bulb from BulbsNMore late summer of 2011. Planted in a semi-shady area. Is my second crinum to bloom in 2012. Is suppose...Read More

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