Crinum Lily (Crinum 'Stars and Stripes')

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Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Toxicity
Other: All parts are poisonous if ingested
Uses
Cut Flower, Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flowers
Showy
Life cycle
Perennial
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Propagation: Other methods
Offsets, Bulbs, Other: some old and established bulbs can be huge, weighing up to 40 lbs; crinums do not like transplanting
Propagation: Seeds
Start indoors, Other info: first flowering when grown from seed usually occurs in 3-8 years
Detailed Information

While the *Crinum* genus is widespread, the specific hybrid ‘Stars and Stripes’ doesn’t have a single “native region” in the same way a wild species does. It’s a cultivated hybrid created by plant breeders. However, we can deduce the likely origin based on the parentage of Crinum Lilies in general:

* **General Crinum Lily Ancestry:** Crinum lilies are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. This includes Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. The specific species that contributed to the ‘Stars and Stripes’ hybrid would be key.

* **Hybrid Origins:** Because ‘Stars and Stripes’ is a cultivated hybrid, it was most likely created in a region with active Crinum breeding programs. The United States (particularly the southeastern states like Florida and Louisiana) and Australia are known for their Crinum breeding efforts.

**Therefore, the most likely “geographical origin” of Crinum ‘Stars and Stripes’ is the United States (Southeastern region) or Australia. It’s not a naturally occurring plant with a specific native region but a product of human cultivation and hybridization.**