Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Crinum

Species:

Crinum xerophilum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, moths

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from large underground bulb after fire, typical of scrub habitat species. Benefits from periodic fire to reduce competition.