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Crinum Lily 'William T. Drysdale'

Crinum

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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

Height

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Spacing

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Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °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)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Fruit Size

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

This plant is resistant to deer

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Usage

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Disease Resistance

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Leaf Type

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Water Requirements

Bulbs

Perennials

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

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Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

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RandyRick

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

Obtained this crinum from Herb Kelly the hybridizer. It is supposed to be seed and pollen fertile. Has a scape up for me in early May, so...Read More

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