Swamp Lily

Crinum americanum (Swamp Lily or String Lily) is a striking, fragrant perennial native to the southeastern U.S., including coastal Texas. With elegant, white, starburst blooms perched atop thick flower stalks, this plant adds a bold, tropical feel to wetland gardens and pond edges. Its long, strap-like evergreen leaves and tolerance for part shade make it ideal for boggy beds or dappled woodland settings. Swamp Lily is a low-maintenance standout that flowers from summer through fall, offering showy, aromatic blooms even in deep shade.

Scientific Name: Crinum americanum

Origin: Texas and Southeastern U.S.

Native Habitat: Freshwater marshes, cypress swamps, lake and ditch edges

Height: Up to 3 feet

Spread: 2 to 4 feet (clumping habit)

Light: Part Shade (blooms even in deep shade)

Water: Moist to Wet

USDA Zones: 8-11

Bloom: June to November