Aztec lily Sprekelia formosissima











ABOUT
S. formosissima is a tender bulbous perennial to 35cm tall, with several narrowly strap-shaped leaves and a solitary, rather orchid-like bright or deep red flower 12cm wide in spring
Plant Info
Care
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About this plant
Names
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Synonyms
Aztec lily Jacobean lily Mexican fire lily orchid lily St James lily St James's cross lily see more
Common names
Amaryllis formosissima
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Hardiness zones
H1C
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
Sand, SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by separating offsets when dormant in early autumn
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Susceptible to Narcissus leaf scorch
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