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Alabaster Blooms

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Enchanted Seashells by Princess Rosebud

UPDATE:

I just found out that it’a Giant Spider Lily (Crinum asiaticum).

I don’t low the name of this plant; it was here when we moved in twenty-five years ago, but it blooms every summer and the fragrance is strongest after the sun sets.

How about helping me solve the mystery — if anyone knows what it is, please let me know!

11 thoughts on “Alabaster Blooms”

The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap on August 10, 2014 at 3:40 PM said:

I’m not smart on plant names. This one sure is pretty.

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- Enchanted Seashells, Confessions of a Tugboat Captain's Wife on August 10, 2014 at 4:07 PM said:
  
  Thank you, I know! I guess I should clip a flower and take it into the nursery-they should know, but I kind of like the mystery, I guess!
  
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ibdesignsusa on August 10, 2014 at 4:02 PM said:

It is beautiful but not sure what plant it is.

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- Enchanted Seashells, Confessions of a Tugboat Captain's Wife on August 10, 2014 at 4:07 PM said:
  
  It’s a mystery!
  
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  - ibdesignsusa on August 11, 2014 at 5:22 AM said:
    
    It sure is but know I have seen that flower but can’t think of it.
    
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Lucy on August 10, 2014 at 7:18 PM said:

I was just going to tell you that it’s a Crinum–looks like a hybrid. It’s a beautiful flower. My mom used to grow them. There are lots of varieties now. Enjoy. Lucy

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- Enchanted Seashells, Confessions of a Tugboat Captain's Wife on August 10, 2014 at 8:29 PM said:
  
  What made me remember it was a type of lily is the way I divide it. From one plant, I must have planted dozens of them all over the yard. Strangely enough, they don’t too too bad with the drought, altho they def love to be watered!
  
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  - Lucy on August 10, 2014 at 8:41 PM said:
    
    I love lilies. Those are exceptionally pretty. Enjoy. Lucy
    
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Marilyn Armstrong on August 11, 2014 at 2:14 AM said:

It’s spectacular. Glad you tracked it down.

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- Enchanted Seashells, Confessions of a Tugboat Captain's Wife on August 11, 2014 at 3:14 AM said:
  
  Thank you, but sheesh, it’s giving me the worst allergies, have to shut the back door!
  
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Our Growing Paynes on August 11, 2014 at 1:03 PM said:

What a beautiful bloom!

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