Giant Spider Lily
Crinumx amabile

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Crinum (KRY-num)
Species: x amabile

Category

Bulbs
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics

Water Requirements

Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Textured

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Red
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

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

Seed Collecting

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible