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Hesperocallis Species, Ajo Lily, Ajo Silvestre, Desert Lily

Hesperocallisundulata

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Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hesperocallis (hes-per-oh-KAL-is)

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Species

undulata (un-dew-LAY-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | March 2005 | neutral

Also called "Ajo Lily" because the edible bulbs taste a little like garlic. 'Ajo' is spanish for garlic.
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