Crinum lilies grow well in most conditions, are drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance plants that require full sun, thrive in any well-draining soil, and are hardy in USDA Zones 7a-10b.

Of all the lilies, I really like the 180 or so species in the Crinum (CRY-num) genus, probably because, like many gardeners, I lust after tropical plants I can't have. These warm climate bulbs can ...