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Family: Amaryllidaceae
(am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) Genus: Crinum (KRY-num) Species: asiaticum (a-see-AT-ee-kum) Synonym:Bulbine asiatica
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Category BulbsPerennials Shrubs Tropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterRequires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Light Shade Partial to Full Shade Foliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Smooth Unknown Foliage Color Burgundy/MaroonOrange/Apricot Height 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)36-48 in. (90-120 cm) Hardiness 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 UnknownDanger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedHandling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction Bloom Color PinkRose/Mauve Magenta (pink-purple) White/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Fall/Early Winter Blooms repeatedly Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From bulbilsSeed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |