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Family: Amaryllidaceae
(am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) Genus: Boophone (bo-OFF-on-ee) Species: haemanthoides (hem-an-thee-OY-deez)
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Category BulbsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage UnknownFoliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing UnknownHardiness USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedPollen may cause allergic reaction Bloom Color PinkRed Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsSeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |