Crinum jagus scillafolia

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Crinum jagus 'scillafolia' is a narrow-leaved form of a tender African crinum species often called St. Christopher's Lily. It is very handsome in garden settings, with extremely clean foliage that stands more erect than most other crinums, and it rewards you with a lovely vanilla-scented bloom. Propagation is rapid, and it will not take long for a nice clump to establish.

Blooms: Clusters of pure white, fragrant, vanilla-scented flowers open atop sturdy stalks above the upright, glossy green foliage. It blooms once in early summer, sometimes twice.

Planting: Plant in spring once the danger of frost has passed. Set the bulb with the tip of its neck right at or barely above soil level. Unlike many crinums, this one appreciates some shade, so give it morning sun with afternoon shade or bright dappled light, and rich soil that stays evenly moist but not waterlogged. Space bulbs about 2-3 feet apart so they can form a clump. Because it is tender, it definitely does best closer to coastal regions, though it has been seen doing nicely as far north as zone 8a; mulch well over the bulb in winter at the colder end of its range. Farther north, grow it in a container and bring it indoors before frost.

Pots: Its tidy, upright foliage makes it one of the better crinums for a large container on a shady porch or patio, where you can enjoy the fragrance up close.