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Veltheimia, Forest Lily, Sand Onion, Sand Lily, Sandlelie 'Variegata'

Veltheimiabracteata

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Veltheimia bracteata by begoniacrazii
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Genus
Veltheimia (velt-HIME-ee-uh)
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Species
bracteata (brak-tee-AY-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
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

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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Coral/Apricot
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Green
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

San Diego, California

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