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Queen Emma Lily

Crinum Splendens

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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
Queen Emma Lily (Crinum Splendens) — is a striking perennial with long

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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Queen Emma Lily (Crinum Splendens) — Queen Emma Lily prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-draining soil; it's hardy in USDA zones, image 70
Queen Emma Lily (Crinum Splendens) — is a striking perennial with long; thriving in USDA zones 9-11, this lily prefers full sun to partial shade, image 79
Queen Emma Lily (Crinum Splendens) — It's hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and can tolerate waterlogged conditions for short periods; bulb for full or half
Queen Emma Lily (Crinum Splendens) — providing a lush backdrop for the spectacular blooms.<br><br>From mid-summer to early fall; deep purple blooms, image 90
Queen Emma Lily (Crinum Splendens) — bulb for full or half; and a scent that adds an extra layer of sensory enjoyment to garden spaces, image 78
Queen Emma Lily (Crinum Splendens) — deep purple blooms stand atop sturdy stems up to 5 feet tall; queen Emma Lily prefers full sun to partial, image 81
Queen Emma Lily (Crinum Splendens) — scientifically recognized as Crinum splendens; typically 6 to 8 inches in length, image 58
Queen Emma Lily (Crinum Splendens) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, this lily prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil; bulb, image 56
Queen Emma Lily (Crinum Splendens) — Use as a bold focal point in tropical-themed gardens; scientifically recognized as Crinum splendens, image 57
Queen Emma Lily (Crinum Splendens) — providing a lush backdrop for the spectacular blooms.<br><br>From mid-summer to early fall; deep purple blooms, image 64
Queen Emma Lily (Crinum Splendens) — bulb with pink blooms; each flower cluster rises on robust stalks towering above the foliage
Queen Emma Lily (Crinum Splendens) — reaching heights between 4 to 6 feet with an equal spread; it's a focal point in any garden due to its majestic stature
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