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Lovely bloom of the Sprekelia formosissima or Jacobean Lily or
Aztec Lily bulb plant |
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Sprekelia
formosissima
(Jacobean Lily, Aztec Lily) |
Origin: Mexico
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 1-1.5'
Spread: 6-9"
Blooms: Red, on 1-1.5' stalk, late-Spring
Foliage: Bluish-green, long, smooth, upright
Soil: Well-drained, organic, sandy, slightly acidic, keep moist
Water: Regular
Uses: Bedding, borders, mass planting, container, indoors
Propagation: Bulb division, repot every 3-4 years
Comments: Sprekelia formosissima or Jacobean Lily or Aztec Lily is a gorgeous perennial
bulb plant with a fast growth
rate. Plant bulbs 2-3" depth. The gorgeous blooms look
strikingly beautiful when this plant is grown in masses in the garden
bed.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-11 |
