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

Synonym:Boophone guttata

Synonym:Coburgia ciliaris

Synonym:Haemanthus guttatus

Category
Bulbs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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