Botanical name: Crinum americanum
Common names: Swamp lily, Florida swamp lily, southern swamp lily, string lily, American crinum lily, seven sisters
Origin: Native to the southeastern U.S., from coastal South Carolina throughout Florida and the Gulf Coast into Texas
Where it will grow: Hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 8 to 11; find your zone)
Water requirement: High
Light requirement: Sun to partial shade
Soil requirement: Prefers moist soil with plenty of rich organic matter
Mature size: Up to 2 feet tall with a spread of 2 to 3 feet
Benefits and tolerances: Tolerates water-logged soils; a very long-lived perennial with aromatic flowers
Seasonal interest: White flowers in spring and summer
When to plant: Most easily propagated by division in fall or spring
Photo by Alex Popovkin
Common names: Swamp lily, Florida swamp lily, southern swamp lily, string lily, American crinum lily, seven sisters
Origin: Native to the southeastern U.S., from coastal South Carolina throughout Florida and the Gulf Coast into Texas
Where it will grow: Hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 8 to 11; find your zone)
Water requirement: High
Light requirement: Sun to partial shade
Soil requirement: Prefers moist soil with plenty of rich organic matter
Mature size: Up to 2 feet tall with a spread of 2 to 3 feet
Benefits and tolerances: Tolerates water-logged soils; a very long-lived perennial with aromatic flowers
Seasonal interest: White flowers in spring and summer
When to plant: Most easily propagated by division in fall or spring
Photo by Alex Popovkin
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