Crinum digweedii

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Crinum x digweedii, also known as the Nassau Lily, is an offspring of our native Southern crinum, Crinum americanum (the "Swamp Lily"), crossed with Crinum scabrum. It inherits the graceful, spidery look of its native parent but is far more adaptable in the garden, handling both moist spots and ordinary garden beds. A special thanks to the crinum experts who helped us with our identification.

Blooms: Sturdy stalks about 2-3 feet tall carry clusters of fragrant white flowers with a soft pink stripe, most visible on the backs of the petals. It blooms in summer, with the heaviest show from late summer into fall.

Planting: Plant in spring once the danger of frost has passed. Set the bulb with the tip of its neck right at or barely above soil level. Give it full sun to part sun and rich soil that stays evenly moist; it will happily grow at the edge of a pond or in a rain garden, but it does not have to be planted in water. Space bulbs about 2-3 feet apart so they can form a clump. It is perennial in zones 7b-10, and a layer of mulch over the bulb in winter helps in zone 7b.

Landscaping Tip: This is a wonderful choice for low, damp spots in the yard where other bulbs would rot, and it pairs beautifully with native plantings around ponds and drainage areas.

Animals: Like most crinums, deer and other animals tend to leave it alone.