Crinum americanum - Shipping to Florida only.
 
Common Names: String Lily, Swamp Lily, Southern Crinum, Florida Crinum
 
Zones: 8–11
 
A striking, moisture-loving perennial native to the southeastern United States, Crinum americanum thrives in swamps, wet hammocks, and along streambanks from Florida to Texas. Known for its elegant white flowers and strap-like foliage, it adds bold texture and seasonal interest to wetland gardens and restoration zones. This species supports pollinators and stabilizes soils in saturated habitats.
 
Key Features
Growth Habit: Clump-forming; bulbous; long-lived in moist soils
Height: Typically 2–4 ft (0.6–1.2 m); flower stalks may reach 5 ft (1.5 m)
Trunk: Herbaceous; green; emerges from large underground bulb
Leaves: Strap-shaped; arching; bright green; up to 3 ft (0.9 m) long
Inflorescence: Showy white, lily-like flowers with long petals; fragrant; bloom spring through fall
Fruit: Capsule; contains large seeds; not typically ornamental
Ecology: Native to freshwater wetlands and shaded swamps; attracts pollinators; stabilizes soil
 
Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun to part shade
Watering: High; thrives in saturated or seasonally flooded soils
Soil: Rich, loamy, or silty; tolerates clay; prefers wet conditions
Temperature: Tolerates 20–100°F (–6 to 38°C); thrives in 70–90°F (21–32°C)
Humidity: High; adapted to humid subtropical zones
Propagation: By bulb division or seed; slow to establish from seed
Tolerance: Flood-tolerant; deer-resistant; suitable for pond margins and rain gardens
 
Landscape Use
Best suited for wetland restorations, pond edges, rain gardens, and shaded subtropical borders. Its graceful flowers and lush foliage offer visual impact and ecological value. Pairs well with Pontederia cordata, Taxodium distichum, and Lobelia cardinalis in moisture-rich, pollinator-friendly designs.