Crinum asiaticum var. Japonicum
Crinum asiaticum var. Japonicum (Baker) is a native of Japan, China, Korea, India, and Malysia, where it is found growing in marshes and sand dunes. Crinum asiaticum var Japonicum is a smaller variety of crinum asiaticum.
This crinum produces upright leaves and a leek-like basal stump. Offsets and viable seeds are produced in this garden.
While a tropical variety, this crinum is hardy and thrives in Zone 8B in well drained, sandy soil if planted in a protected area and mulched with bark mulch. All foliage is frozen back in the winter, but recovers each spring. This freezing inhibits flower production some years, but the foliage is distinctive and worthy of inclusion in the garden.
Grower: A. L. SiskLocation: Near Lexington, TX
USDA Zone: 8b
Soil Type: Heavy, fine (sugar) sand
Soil Amendments: Composted bark mulch, peat moss
Growing Method: Both pot and field grown.
Fertilizer Used: Balanced 13-13-13 granular and water soluble 20-20-20
Garden Name: Japonicum
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FlowerFirst 2009 Scape: 31 MarchFlower Shape: Open face star with linear tepals Flower Color: White Flower Size: Not yet recorded Picture taken: May 2008 |
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Scape, Umbel and FoliageScape Height: Not yet recordedNumber of Scapes: One to three scapes Buds in Umbel: Up to 18 buds Foliage Shape: Upright rosette of leaves Foliage Color: Green Foliage Width: Not yet recorded Foliage Length: Not yet recorded Picture taken: May 2008 |
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Seed HeadPicture taken: May 2008 |