Perfumed Fairy Lily Chlidanthus
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- klid-AN-thus
- Description
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A long-lasting fragrant cut flower that prefers well-drained soil and the leaves appear after flowering. Space bulbs 4-6 inches apart or one per 6-inch pot. Cover to 1 inch.
Tender II- injured below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C).
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Chlidanthus
- Family:
- Amaryllidaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Bulb
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Peru to Bolivia
- Bulb Storage:
- Store bulbs dry at 50 degrees F (10 degrees C)
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Long-lasting
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- The leaves appear after flowering.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
