Crinum x alamo village

Crinum x Alamo Village is an old variety found in bulbs dug at Alamo Village, near Brackenridge, Texas. The origin of this hybrid is unknown.

This cultivar produces a few offsets, but has not yet produced seed.

This crinum should be hardy through Zone 8 in a garden setting and other zones with mulching, however, it has not been tested outside zone 8 and 9.

Grower: A. L. Sisk
Location: Near Lexington, TX
USDA Zone: 8b
Soil Type: Heavy, fine (sugar) sand
Soil Amendments: Composted bark mulch, peat moss
Type watering Used: Both drip irrigation and sprinklers.
Growing Method: Field grown
Fertilizer Used: Balanced 13-13-13 granular and water soluble 20-20-20
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Flower

First 2007 blooms: Late March
Blooming Time: March through September.
Flower Shape: Open faced star
Flower Color: Pale pink with a darker pink keel.
Flower Size: Up to 15 cm (6")
Picture taken: June 2007
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Scape Umbel Foliage

First 2009 Scape:
Scape Height: 71-81 cm (24-28")
Number of Scapes: one to three.
Buds in Umbel: 10-15 depending on age of bulb and general growing conditions.
Foliage Shape: Strap like
Foliage Color: Green
Foliage Width: Up to 2.5"
Foliage Length: Up to 4'
Picture taken: August 2005

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