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Also Known As

  • Nerine filamentosa (fka)

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 6"-18"
  • W: 6"-15"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Nerine filifolia plant details

Nerine filifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nerine filifolia

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nerine filifolia

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The most prolific of the low growing species, from South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. A summer grower with fine grassy leaves and, in late summer, fancy pink flowers, very frilly with long stamens, several to a 6-12" stem. Very exotic. Sun to light shade in soil that drains well where they can receive moderate water from spring to late autumn and remain a bit dryer in winter. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.
(BABY NERINE) Rare miniature fairy version of this bulbous perennial; thin wiry foliage that is semi evergreen; sweet spidery rose-pink nerine lily flowers appear in early fall in clusters (5-9 blooms in each cluster) on 8-12” stems. Multiplies in soils with decent drainage, sun to light shade, pots, rock gardens! Situate where it’s little self can shine! Our fairies give this one a high rating. USDA Z7-10
Grassy leaves in a tight clump follow rosy-pink flowers with narrow, wavy, strappy petals; blooms early October through November-a South African fall delight. Minimum temperature: 20?F
An exceedingly graceful species from South Africa with grass-like foliage that persists through most of the year. The relatively large pink flowers have recurved petals with ruffled edges. Blooms best when kept on the dry side in summer. Easily grown in a

Gardening facts about Nerine filifolia plant

How to Grow Nerine filifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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aka Nerine sarniensis x bowdenii 'Silver Pink', Silver Pink Guernsey Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 16"-18"

Width: 6"

  • sun
  • occasional - low
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aka Coral Cape Guernsey Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 16"-18"

Width: 6"

  • sun
  • regular - low
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 16"-18"

Width: 6"

  • sun
  • regular - low
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aka Nerine x 'After Hours'

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 16"-18"

Width: 8"-15"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
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aka Nerine x humilis [deep pink]

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 16"-18"

Width: 6"

  • sun
  • regular - low
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