natal lily
Crinum moorei
F.C.C.-R.H.S. 1882
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Natal lily (Crinum moorei) is a perennial for borders and containers, and it needs little care. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Pink, fragrant flowers open in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Plants reach 24 to 36 inches tall and wide, so give them room.
Pairs well with Jerusalem sage, Desdemona leopard plant, and Myrtle spurge.
Native range
S Africa (Natal and Cape Province).