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Alophia Species, Pine Lily, Pinewood Lily, Propeller Flower, Purple Pleat-Leaf

Alophiadrummondii

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Alophia (a-LOW-fee-uh)

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Species

drummondii (drum-AWN-dee-eye)

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Synonym

Cypella drummondii

Eustylis purpurea

Herbertia drummondii

Nemastylis purpurea

Tigridia purpurea

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Plantikos

Austin, TX | June 2015 | positive

This wildflower has been growing on my farm since 1975. With all the rain I am seeing the flower again. I though this flower was gone.

bloomoon

(Zone 6a) | December 2007 | positive

These plants are active Summer growers, and enter dormancy over Winter.
I found better seed germination after 2 winters, that is, ...Read More

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Alophia Species, Pine Lily, Pinewood Lily, Propeller Flower, Purple Pleat-Leaf

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