Crinum is a genus of about 180 species of perennial plants that have large showy flowers on leafless stems, and develop from bulbs. They are found in seasonally moist areas, including marshes, swamps, depressions and along the sides of streams and lakes in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide.

Where do crinum lilies grow?

Crinum lilies thrive for decades with little care as long as they're in the right location. They grow best in part shade, but tolerate about any amount of light. They feel equally at home in dry, sandy soil and in moist soil at the edge of a pond. (Moist soil is where they'll bloom best.)

Are crinum lilies native to Florida?

There are four species of Crinum in Florida (Wunderlin, 2003). ... The delicate and fragrant swamp lily is a Florida native. It grows in wetlands and along streams throughout the state. View the herbarium specimen image from the University of Florida Herbarium Digital Imaging Projects.