Asiatic poison lily

Crinum asiaticum is a bold, bulb-forming perennial with broad strap-shaped leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers on tall stalks. Its large tropical foliage suits warm coastal gardens and sheltered water edges where there is room for a substantial clump. ## Garden profile The [National Parks Board of Singapore](https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/1/8/1881) describes leaves 50–150 cm long and plants reaching about 2 m tall and 2.5 m wide, with white, night-fragrant flowers. The [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/4795/crinum-asiaticum/details) lists Asiatic poison bulb among its common names, while [Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/63796-1) recognizes C. asiaticum in Amaryllidaceae. Its native range extends across tropical and subtropical Asia and nearby western Pacific islands. ## Siting Give the plant space for its mature leaves and protect it from prolonged cold. NParks describes its habitat as coastal forest and shorelines and notes tolerance of hot, windy conditions; those observations support a coastal setting without implying tolerance of salt spray or saline soil. The species is sometimes evergreen in warm climates, but seasonal leaf retention depends on conditions. ## Maintenance Allow the clump to establish before disturbing its bulbous base. Remove damaged foliage as needed and keep paths clear of the spreading leaves; use gloves when handling any plant material and avoid ingestion.