Asiatic poison lily
Crinum asiaticum
A majestic tropical giant with fragrant, spidery white blooms.
- Plant Type
- Perennials & Annuals
- Width
- 4-6 Ft.
- Height
- 4-6 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 9 - 11
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 7
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Crinum asiaticum, known as the Giant Crinum, is a massive evergreen perennial bulb that forms impressive rosettes of strap-shaped, fleshy green leaves. It produces large umbels of fragrant, white, spider-like flowers with long, elegant stamens atop thick succulent stalks. Thriving in tropical conditions, it is highly salt-tolerant and ideal for coastal landscapes, water gardens, or as a bold architectural focal point in moist, fertile soils. This plant adds a dramatic, exotic presence.