Queen Emma Lily
Crinum Splendens
Overview
The Queen Emma Lily, or Crinum splendens, is a striking perennial with long, arching leaves reaching up to 4 feet high. Its majestic, deep purple blooms stand atop sturdy stems up to 5 feet tall, each adorned with large, trumpet-shaped flowers. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, this lily prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Use as a bold focal point in tropical-themed gardens.
Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 9–11Type BulbClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 3–4 Ft.
- Mature width
- 4–6 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Bulb
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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