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Gethyllisafra

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Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Gethyllis (ge-THIL-lis)

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Species

afra (AF-ruh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Provides Winter Interest

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Other Details

Category

Bulbs

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

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Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

By scoring the base of the bulb to promote new bulblets

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

From bulbils

Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Simi Valley, California

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