Family: Amaryllidaceae
(am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) Genus: Crinum (KRY-num) Species: bulbispermum Synonym:Crinum longifolium
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Category BulbsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterRequires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings Sun Exposure Full SunFoliage UnknownFoliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) 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) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Pale PinkWhite/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Other 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 By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to drySeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |