Crinum x baconii (Grex)?

This cultivar is a found variety of probable (C. americanum × C. zeylanicum) lineage.   Color of the scape, umbel, buds and flower are striking.

This cultivar produces numerous offsets but has not yet produced seed.

This cultivar is hardy through Zone 8 in a garden setting.

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
Garden Name: BNW

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Flower

Blooming Time:   First blooms in early April.
Flower Shape:   Open faced star with a slight recurve
Flower Color:   White with a deep rose stripe starting at the sepal tip and fading toward the throat. The keel shows less white.
Flower Size:   Not yet recorded.
Picture taken:   June 2007
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Scapes and Umbel

First 2009 Scape:  
First 2007 Scape:   Late June
Scape Height:   61 cm (24")
Number of Scapes:   This bulb has produced three scapes in one year.
Buds in Umbel:   6-8 depending on age of bulb and general growing conditions.
Picture taken:   June 2007
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Foliage

Foliage Shape:   Up-right rosette with slightly wavy margins.
Foliage Color:   Bright Green
Foliage Width:   4.6 cm (1.8")
Foliage Length:   100 cm (39+")
Picture taken:   June 2007

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