Hesperocallis Species, Ajo Lily, Ajo Silvestre, Desert Lily
Hesperocallisundulata

Family: Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hesperocallis (hes-per-oh-KAL-is)
Species: undulata (un-dew-LAY-tuh)

Category

Bulbs

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds