Crossyne Species

Crossyneguttata

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Crossyne (kros-SY-nee)
Species
guttata (goo-TAH-tuh)
Synonym
Amaryllis guttata
Boophone guttata
Coburgia ciliaris
Haemanthus guttatus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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(Zone 6a) | January 2008 | positive

Winter growing, Summer dormant bulb.
Requires very good drainage in a sandy soil.
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