Sabie Crinum, Cape Coast Lily, River Lily

Crinum macowanii

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Crinum (KRY-num)
Species
macowanii (ma-kow-AN-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Palm Coast, Florida

Punta Gorda, Florida

Butler, Missouri

Florence, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Houston, Texas

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Butler, MO | July 2012 | positive

This Crinum readily adapts to pot culture as a winter dry storage bulb. I keep it in a barely heated garage (always above freezing) and ...Read More

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