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
Rhodophiala bifida var. spathacea plant details
Rhodophiala bifida var. spathacea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. 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
- Foliage: deciduous green
- 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
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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