Crinum spp. - A giant lily like this can be the centerpiece of your landscape. Already impressive in size and growth habit, it occasionally tops it off by producing a long stem with an enormous flower.

Crinums bloom on and off all year. They widen at the base with their many suckers or "pups" - baby crinums - that you can remove or leave in place.

The most common in home landscapes is the white flowering variety (Crinum asiaticum) which grows to about 5 feet tall. This plant's flower is pure white and sweetly scented.