Crinodonna Lily

(Amarcrinum memoria-corsii)

Crinodonna Lily (Amarcrinum memoria-corsii)

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Summary

Amarcrinum memoria-corsii, commonly known as Crinodonna Lily, is an evergreen perennial bulb native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, where it thrives in open grasslands and along forest margins. This plant typically reaches a height and width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters), with strappy, dark green leaves that provide a lush backdrop for its blooms. The Crinodonna Lily is renowned for its large, trumpet-shaped pink flowers that appear in clusters on tall stalks during the summer and fall months, offering a prolonged display of color in the garden.

The Crinodonna Lily is valued for its ease of maintenance and the striking floral display it provides. It is well-suited for use in mixed borders, container plantings, and as a focal point in garden beds. While it prefers full sun to part shade, it is adaptable to a range of light conditions. The plant requires medium water and well-drained soil to thrive. It is generally free of serious pests and diseases, but can be susceptible to bulb rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils. To propagate, divide the bulbs in late summer after the foliage has died back.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Bulb
  • Height: 2-3 feet
  • Width: 2-3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Deer Resistant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Native to open grasslands and forest margins in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

Other Names

Common Names: Crinodonna

Scientific Names: , Amarcrinum memoria-corsii, Crindonna corsii, Crindonna memoria-corsii,

GBIF Accepted Name: Amarcrinum memoria-corsii (Ragion.) H.E.Moore