Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Eucomis
(YOO-com-iss) Species: montana (MON-tah-nuh)
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Category BulbsWater Requirements UnknownSun Exposure Full SunFoliage DeciduousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)12-15 in. (30-38 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) 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 UnknownBloom Color Pale PinkPink Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements UnknownPatent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From leaf cuttings From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |