Boophane Species
Boophonehaemanthoides

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Boophone (bo-OFF-on-ee)
Species: haemanthoides (hem-an-thee-OY-deez)

Category

Bulbs

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Unknown

Hardiness

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 annual

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pink
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible