Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Crinum

Species:

Crinum stuhlmannii subsp. delagoense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, moths

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Bulb survives grassland fires and resprouts vigorously from underground bulb. Fire may stimulate flowering in the following season.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds should be sown fresh as viability declines rapidly. Surface sow or lightly cover and maintain warm temperatures around 20-25°C.

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