• Nursery rows of Crinum pedunculatum with elongated green leaves, grown in black pots on a bed of gravel, showcasing young, healthy plants ready for gardening.
  • Bright white and vibrant Crinum pedunculatum flowers blooming by a water feature, with tall green leaves and brown reeds in the background reflecting off the calm water surface.
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Swamp Lily (Crinum pedunculatum)

Swamp Lily (Crinum pedunculatum)

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Why we love this plant!

Tall white flowers rise above large, glossy leaves to bring structure and seasonal interest to moist or coastal garden areas. Commonly found along waterlines and in subtropical landscapes, this hardy lily supports native wildlife by offering shelter for frogs and insects. A practical choice for rain gardens, water features, or areas prone to poor drainage, especially in South East Queensland, where it copes well with salt, humidity, and fluctuating moisture levels.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Enjoys regular watering and moist conditions but tolerates short dry periods once established.

Mulching preferences:

  • Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • A balanced fertiliser can be applied in spring to promote healthy growth and flowering.

Pruning preferences:

  • Remove spent flower stalks and damaged leaves to maintain a tidy appearance.

Good to Know:

  • Large, fragrant flowers attract native bees and moths; nectar may also attract Eastern Spinebills (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris) in wetter garden settings.

Plant Details
Common uses: Feature plant, Shade-giving, Seasonal colour, Pollinator-friendly, Robust/Hardy, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Attractive foliage, Textural interest, Tropical garden, and Wet-tolerant
Expected Height Range: 2 m - 3 m
Spread Range: 2 m - 3 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade
Flower Season/s: Summer
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: This large bulbous lily naturally occurs in stream, tidal, beach forest, and monsoon-forest settings across northern Australia—ranging from the Northern Territory, through northeastern and southeastern Queensland to New South Wales (as far south as Broulee and Moruya)—and extends into New Guinea and some Pacific Islands. It is typically found just above sea level in open, moist, and coastal environments.
Leaf information: Large, glossy, strappy green leaves with a bold, arching habit
Preferred Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained to seasonally wet soils, and tolerates clay, sandy, or loamy soils. Thrives in fertile, slightly acidic to neutral conditions and is well suited to coastal or riparian settings.
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