Crinum pedunculatum
also known as the Swamp Lily, River Lily or Mangrove Lily, is a bulbous perennial found in stream and tidal areas of the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales, Australia as well as New Guinea and some Pacific Islands.
The plant grows well in sandy soils and is usually found near beaches on the less exposed portions. The plant can help in regeneration jobs, as seeds are quite hardy, but unfortunately not enough are produced compared to Bitou bush.
Crinums flower in summer with distinct lily shaped flowers which are white. Other colours have been identified.
These plants can tolerate many varied conditions – even on freeway embankments and islands. You can see them on the F3 driving from Hornsby to Newcastle. They can handle full sun and can even survive with limited water supplies.
They can grow to 1 metro in height and width so don’t crowd them in. Great in any garden and produces a tropical look.
