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Rhodophiala bifida var. spathacea

Also Known As

  • Pink Oxblood Lily
  • Schoolhouse Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 4"-12"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Rhodophiala bifida var. spathacea plant details

Rhodophiala bifida var. spathacea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhodophiala bifida var. spathacea

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhodophiala bifida var. spathacea

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very lovely hippeastrum-like bulbs. Brilliant orange-red flowers come up in late summer into fall, followed by the leaves which stay up through the winter then going dormant for the summer. Hardy to at least zone 7, maybe colder, and well worth growing in a sunny windowsill.

Gardening facts about Rhodophiala bifida var. spathacea plant

How to Grow Rhodophiala bifida var. spathacea

  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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