Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Crinum

Species:

Crinum buphanoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Bulb survives grassland fires and often flowers vigorously after burning events, which is common in its native habitat.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed. Sow in warm conditions and keep moderately moist until germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI