Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Cyrtanthus

Species:

Cyrtanthus sanguineus subsp. minor

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, orange-red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, nectar-feeding insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Flowers prolifically after fire events. Bulbs survive underground and resprout vigorously following burns in native grassland habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best. Sow on surface as light aids germination.

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