Crinum asiaticum
'Thai Gold'
Thai Gold Giant Crinum
Family |
Amaryllidaceae |
Genus |
Crinum |
Species |
asiaticum |
Cultivar |
'Thai Gold' |
Category |
Bulbs, Perennials, Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
10 - 13 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cold season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1a to H3 |
Height |
1.5 m |
Spread |
1.5 m |
Cultivation |
An evergreen bulb that prefers dry periods between watering, in enriched, acidic to neutral soil. Tolerant of windy locations. |
Growth |
Medium |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin |
Bark/Stem Description |
Not showy; usually with one stem. |
Leaf Description |
Leaves radical, basally packed forming a distinct aerial stem, ligulate or ensiform, often large, and chartreuse, thin, long leaves. |
Flower Description |
Scented white flowers, which bloom from late spring to mid-summer. |
Notable Specimens |
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
By division. |
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
All parts of the plant are poisonous. |