Crinum × powellii (Swamp Lily)

Wonderfully fragrant, Crinum x powellii (Swamp Lily) is a bulbous perennial with umbels of 8-10, large, trumpet-shaped, light pink flowers, 5 in. wide (12 cm). Blooming in succession from late summer to fall, the eye-catching blossoms rise well above the foliage clump of strap-shaped, bright green leaves. Evergreen in mild climates, the foliage will die back in freezing temperatures. One of the finest of all late summer bulbs, this Lily will increase in size and magnificence year after year.

• Grows up to 3-5 ft. tall (90-150 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
• Performs best in full sun in moist, humus-rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Best growth occurs in full sun, but some light shade is appreciated during the heat of the day in hot summer areas. Mature bulbs tolerate somewhat drier soil conditions than small bulbs. Intolerant of waterlogging. Resents being disturbed.
• Excellent addition to beds and borders, containers. To be planted in spring
• Reliable, easy to grow, generally disease and pest free. However, watch out for slugs and snails.
• Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset