Eucrosia
- Phonetic Spelling
- yoo-KROH-zha
- Description
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This is a genus of about 6 herbaceous, perennial bulbs in the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) native to Ecuador to Peru. The name is derived from the Greek eu-, beautiful, and krossos, a fringe, referring to the long stamens.
These bulbs generally bloom in spring to summer with clusters of tubular nodding flowers with long stamens. Color and size vary per species. They prefer moist soil in full sun to partial shade when growing. Bulbs will spread by off-sets, are hardy to about 50 degrees F and will need to be stored during cold weather. Check instructions for the variety and species for winter storage. Check for and discard any that shrivel or rot periodically. If growing in a pot, be sure to use a well-draining mix in a pot with lots of drainage holes. When the leaves wither keep the bulb warm and dry. When leafing out or flowering begins you can provide water.
These plants are best grown as a house plant or in a heated greenhouse if you don't live in the tropics. The flowers are quite showy.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Bulb rot can occur in poorly drained soils
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Eucrosia aurantiaca
Bright yellow and green flowers with long stamens - Eucrosia bicolor
Orange flowers. Most widely grown species - Eucrosia calendulina
Found in Peru - Eucrosia eucrosioides
Deep coral flowers with long stamens - Eucrosia mirabilis
Small yellow flowers with 3 inch long white stamens - Eucrosia stricklandii
Red or pink flowers with long stamens
- Eucrosia aurantiaca
- Eucrosia aurantiaca, Eucrosia bicolor, Eucrosia calendulina, Eucrosia eucrosioides, Eucrosia mirabilis, Eucrosia stricklandii
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Eucrosia aurantiaca
Bright yellow and green flowers with long stamens - Eucrosia bicolor
Orange flowers. Most widely grown species - Eucrosia calendulina
Found in Peru - Eucrosia eucrosioides
Deep coral flowers with long stamens - Eucrosia mirabilis
Small yellow flowers with 3 inch long white stamens - Eucrosia stricklandii
Red or pink flowers with long stamens
- Eucrosia aurantiaca
- Eucrosia aurantiaca, Eucrosia bicolor, Eucrosia calendulina, Eucrosia eucrosioides, Eucrosia mirabilis, Eucrosia stricklandii
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Eucrosia
- Family:
- Amaryllidaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Bulb
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Ecuador and Peru
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts butterflies
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- High
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Occasionally Dry
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
- Fruit Description:
- Three parted capsules with flat winged seeds
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Orange
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Umbel
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Flower Description:
- Blooms in late spring to early summer. Blooms in clusters called umbrels with tubular flowers and long stamens.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Ovate
- Spatulate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Leaves can appear either before or after flowering occurs. The green large paddle-shaped leaves are on a long stem.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Houseplants
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
