Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Urceolina

Species:

Urceolina amazonica

USDA Symbol:

EUAM11

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

45 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Amazon rainforest understory

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Bulb propagation is more reliable than seed. Seeds require warm, moist conditions and should not be allowed to dry out.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI