Crinum graminicola (3 yr 2023)
Crinum graminicola is a rare species from South Africa with huge umbels of light pink to deep pink flowers and dramatic foliage.
Description:
Crinum graminicola is a rare species of crinum lily from South Africa that grows 2-3 feet tall with huge umbels of light pink to deep pink flowers with darker midribs. It has broad, rich green, leathery, structural foliage which is quite attractive on its own. Keep on the dry side when dormant in winter. Our nursery-grown bulbs are 3 years old as of 2023 and will reach adult blooming size at about 5-8 years old. Photos: Wikimedia.
Common Name: Grass Vlei Lily - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Grasslands and rocky outcrops in the summer rainfall region around Johannesburg, South Africa.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Southern Africa and Madagascar
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