Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Bessera
(BES-ser-uh) Species: elegans (ELL-eh-ganz) Synonym:Bessera fistulosa Synonym:Bessera herbertii
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Category BulbsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage DeciduousSmooth Foliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)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 annualDanger UnknownBloom Color Scarlet (dark red)White/Near White Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallMid Fall 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; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |