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William's Featured Plants - Summer Bulbs - Sprekelia formossisima

 

Sprekelia formossisima: Aztec lily

 

 

bellevalia stand

Plant: bulbous perennial

Origin: Central and South America

Zone
: 7 - 10

Flowers
: large, twisted red petals on 12-18" stalks in early summer

Foliage: strap like leaves ~12” emerge after the flower

Culture
: full sun to part sun; well drained soils; completely dry during winter dormancy; rarely bothered by pests or diseases.

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