Leucocoryne, Glory of the Sun
Leucocorynepurpurea 'Andes'

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Leucocoryne (loo-koh-KOR-ry-nee)
Species: purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
Cultivar: Andes

Category

Bulbs

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)
Dark Blue

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed