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Leucocoryne, Glory of the Sun 'Spotlight'

Leucocoryne

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

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Genus

Leucocoryne (loo-koh-KOR-ry-nee)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Bulbs

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

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

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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