How much sun does Swamp Lily need?

Swamp Lily grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Swamp Lily bloom?

Swamp Lily blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.

Where is Swamp Lily native?

Swamp Lily (Crinum americanum) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Swamp Lily attract?

Swamp Lily draws butterflies, bees, and moths.

Is Swamp Lily HOA-friendly?

Swamp Lily is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Swamp Lily

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Crinum americanum

Last reviewed: July 2026

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

24"–36" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Native to

AL, FL, GA, LA and 2 more states

Pollinators

butterflies, bees, moths

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Swamp Lily produces clusters of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers on tall stems above strappy evergreen leaves. This bulbous perennial blooms reliably from summer through fall and thrives in moist conditions. The foliage forms neat clumps that provide year-round structure in the landscape.

In an HOA neighborhood

Swamp Lily is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The fragrant blooms attract butterflies, bees, and night-flying moths throughout its extended blooming season. The nectar-rich flowers are particularly valuable for pollinators during the hot summer months when fewer plants are flowering.

Common questions

How much sun does Swamp Lily need?: Swamp Lily grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Swamp Lily bloom?: Swamp Lily blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Where is Swamp Lily native?: Swamp Lily (Crinum americanum) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Swamp Lily attract?: Swamp Lily draws butterflies, bees, and moths.
Is Swamp Lily HOA-friendly?: Swamp Lily is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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