Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Liliaceae

Genus:

Cardiocrinum

Species:

Cardiocrinum giganteum var. giganteum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Plant may take 5-7 years from seed to flowering, after which the bulb dies following seed production.

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