Crinum Lilies, Delivered and Planted in SW Florida
Crinum lily is a bulb plant that forms a fountain of long, strappy leaves 3 to 5 ft tall, and it does well in Southwest Florida's heat, salt and sandy soil. Tall stalks of fragrant, spidery white and pink flowers open in flushes through the warm months. It is best as a bold accent or a back-of-the-bed mass, but the bulbs are toxic.
- Light:
- Full sun to part shade; flowers most in sun
- Water:
- Moderate; drought tolerant once established, but it blooms better with steady moisture
- Salt:
- Moderate to high; a classic coastal plant
Crinum Lily sizes we deliver and plant
Every size below is planted by our crew, set at the right depth and watered in. Send the size and how many, and we text back a planted price, usually within the hour during the day.
| Plant | Sizes |
|---|---|
| Crinum Lily | 7 Gallon, 15 Gallon |
Crinum Lily in SW Florida, at a glance
- Mature size here
- 3 to 5 ft tall and 4 to 6 ft wide
- Light
- Full sun to part shade; flowers most in sun
- Water
- Moderate; drought tolerant once established, but it blooms better with steady moisture
- Salt tolerance
- Moderate to high; a classic coastal plant
- Cold tolerance
- Frost burns the leaves, but the bulb survives and resprouts in spring; coastal Lee and Collier rarely see leaf damage
- Growth rate
- Moderate to fast
- Spacing
- 4 to 5 ft on center for a mass or border
- Florida native
- No
- Botanical name
- Crinum spp.
Where Crinum Lily works in a SW Florida yard
Plant crinum lilies as a bold anchor at a bed corner, behind lower plants, or in a row along a fence where you want a wide, full screen of foliage. Space them 4 to 5 ft apart, since each clump spreads wide, and keep them off narrow walkways.
Bulbine, liriope and bromeliads fill in at their feet, and the fragrant flowers are worth planting near a patio.
- Bold fragrant accent
- Mass planting in sun
- Salt-tolerant coastal beds
- Back-of-bed foliage fountain
How our crew plants it
Keep the neck of the bulb at or just above the soil, since a buried neck rots, in a hole twice as wide as the pot and as deep as the root ball. Water in well, then often for the first few weeks; Lee and Collier allow extra watering on new plantings before you taper to your assigned days.
We deliver, plant and clean up.
Care after planting
- Cut off spent flower stalks and brown leaves at the base, and wear gloves because the sap can irritate skin.
- Water during dry spells to keep it blooming; established crinums survive drought but flower better with water.
- Feed lightly in spring, and skip nitrogen and phosphorus from June 1 to September 30 under the Lee County, Naples and Marco Island ban.
- Check new leaves in the rainy season for chewing damage and treat early.
What to watch for
- Bulbs and leaves are toxic to dogs, cats and people if eaten, because they contain lycorine, so plant crinums away from diggers and chewers.
- Lubber grasshoppers and lily borer caterpillars chew the leaves and tunnel into the bulb, so check new growth in the rainy season and handle infestations early.
Crinum Lily questions we hear
When do crinum lilies bloom in Florida?+
Crinums bloom in flushes through the warm months, often several times a year. Each tall stalk carries several fragrant, spidery blooms that last a few days. Regular water and a sunny spot keep the flushes coming, and cutting off spent stalks tidies the clump.
Are crinum lilies poisonous to dogs?+
Yes. Crinum bulbs contain lycorine, and the whole plant is toxic if eaten, causing vomiting and diarrhea. Dogs that dig are at the most risk because the bulb is the most toxic part. Plant crinums away from digging pets, and call your vet if a dog chews one.
Do crinum lilies handle salt spray and drought?+
Yes. Crinum is a classic tough coastal plant that handles salt and drought once established, which suits Cape Coral and Naples yards. Frost can burn the leaves, but the bulb underground survives and sprouts again in spring. Keep it watered in its first season while roots settle.
Updated October 2026
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