CRINUM YUCCAEIDES

Crinum yuccaeides is native to north Cameroon.

This cultivar has survived nights to 18 degrees F in this garden.   This bulb should be hardy in a garden setting through Zone 8 and other zones with mulching.

This cultivar produces seed, but has produced no seed in this garden.

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: Both potted and field grown
Fertilizer Used: Balanced 13-13-13 granular and water soluble 20-20-20.
Garden Name: Ms Norton

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Flower

Blooming Time:   First 2008 scape June
Flower Shape:   Campanulate
Flower Color:   White with Red stripe on the face of the tepals
Flower Size:   Not yet Recorded
Picture taken:   June 2008


Scapes and Umbel

Scape Height:   Not yet recorded
Number of Scapes:   Insufficient time in the garden to determine
Buds in Umbel:   4 buds were produced on one 2008 scape
Picture taken:   June 2008

Foliage

Foliage Shape:   An arching rosette of leaves with a moderately wavy margin.
Foliage Color:   Green
Foliage Width:   Not yet recorded
Foliage Length:   Not yet recorded)
Picture taken:   June 2008

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